Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writs
Noun
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The adult passenger in the vehicle was also arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer, and three separate warrants, according to the release.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Federal agents and agencies face lawsuits, including from a Chicago City Council member following her brief detainment at a hospital, and an ongoing case over accusations that agents have violated limits on how ICE can make arrests without warrants and during traffic stops.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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In other states, there would be no change to the program, and DACA recipients would still be granted employment authorization documents.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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An Indiana state trooper allegedly saw Jones’ black Cadillac driving 90 mph in a 50 mph zone, according to documents obtained by both stations.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each of the drivers received citations and criminal summonses, including for unregistered and uninsured motor vehicles.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Court summonses are always delivered by mail, not over the phone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fairlead Strategies or its affiliates may have positions in financial instruments mentioned, may have acquired such positions at prices no longer available, and may have interests different from or adverse to your interests or inconsistent with the advice herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In July, the Department of Justice issued more than 20 subpoenas to investigate doctors and clinics that provide gender-affirming care to minors.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the Future of Life Institute told NBC News that OpenAI had issued subpoenas to it and its president as a form of retaliation for calling for AI oversight.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the papers, de Lesseps had only provided documentation from five meetings despite being ordered to go to two per week.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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When reached for comment, representatives from Glass Lewis and ISS directed Fortune to their respective proxy papers on Tesla.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Repeat process a few times, just until a cohesive dough forms.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here, artisans guide visitors through the basics of whittling and woodturning workshops, teaching you about the tools and techniques of one of the oldest forms of art.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Writs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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