subpoenaed

verb

past tense of subpoena
as in cited

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Recent Examples of subpoenaed Swift was subpoenaed in Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively last May, but his lawyers later withdrew the subpoena. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenaed
  1. cited
  2. summoned
  3. convened
  4. asked
  5. invited
  6. hailed
  7. requested
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  • On the call, Kress cited the rise in memory prices, forecasting a gross margin drop to 71% to 72% in fiscal Q4, rebounding to about 72% to 73% in fiscal 2028.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The firm said that AI was the leading reason companies cited for cuts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cited
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  • Roy Clark could show up at Felix and Oscar’s New York apartment in The Odd Couple to demonstrate his virtuoso pickin’ skills and be summoned to Burbank to sub in for Johnny Carson as a guest host of The Tonight Show.
    — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His successor, former President Serzh Sargsyan, also was summoned to the Anti-Corruption Committee headquarters, Armenian media outlets reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of summoned
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  • Mapping out time took further root in October 1884 during the International Meridian Conference held in Washington, DC, which convened 25 different nations to create a global standard for keeping track of time.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • CollectorX convened a one-of-a-kind event designed to unite art collectors, curators, advisors, and museum trustees of color with a particular focus on art from the Diaspora.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of convened
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  • Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.
    — Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of asked
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  • He was typically invited to speak by conservative student organizations.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than cancel the interview, Branson invited Bayliss to come along for the ride.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of invited
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  • Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as victories for workers’ rights.
    — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s response during the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School was hailed as an example of training successfully put to use.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed
Verb
  • Throughout the hourlong episode, the three-time Grammy winner spoke at length with fans in the audience, who requested their favorite songs and shared how Clarkson’s music helped them through challenging times.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Conway Police Department has requested the Arkansas State Police's help in the investigation of a man who died while in its custody during the weekend.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of requested

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“Subpoenaed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenaed. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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