Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for writs
Noun
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Hours later, Kim says ICE agents started issuing arrest warrants.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Officers are able to use loitering laws as general warrants to circumvent individuals’ constitutional right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures, Wood said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Newly emboldened, Allura decides to forge Chase’s signature on the documents and have two of their embryos implanted without his consent.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The documents state that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement dated Dec 11, 2017.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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She was classically trained on the piano starting at age 4 and plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika, according to her bio.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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They are also equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) instruments to improve detection and tracking of ships.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those subpoenas remained under wraps until recently.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Republican members of the committees also did not sign the letter to Andrew and issued a statement criticizing the Democrats for not backing Republican efforts to enforce subpoenas against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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First Brands transferred more than $10 million to Battery Park between 2018 and 2025 to pay for his and his family’s personal expenses, according to court papers.—
Jonathan Randles,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Proof of service includes a military ID card, VA card, or discharge papers.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Writs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writs. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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