as in correspondence
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
began receiving lots of mail after he became known as a frequent donor to charities
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Recent Examples of mail
Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
My frustration arose in the smaller tasks, a few dishes here, day-old coffee in the pot there, a small stack of mail on the countertop, dead leaves falling off a plant, and more.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Robert Goldberg, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The department noted that checks are not mailed by zip code, meaning that some people might receive checks earlier or later than their neighbors, but this is not cause for alarm.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Deadlines for early in-person, mail-in voting The last day for early in-person voting is November 2, 2025.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
My frustration arose in the smaller tasks, a few dishes here, day-old coffee in the pot there, a small stack of mail on the countertop, dead leaves falling off a plant, and more.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Their Annual Notice of Change letters — mailed out by the insurers that administer Medicare Part D drug plans — may announce the largest premium hikes in Medicare’s history.
—Robert Goldberg, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The department noted that checks are not mailed by zip code, meaning that some people might receive checks earlier or later than their neighbors, but this is not cause for alarm.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
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The ratification debates and Madison’s correspondence with Thomas Jefferson led him to think differently about a bill of rights.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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As their correspondence continued, Stein began to sound out Van Vechten about the possibility of finding an audience for Tender Buttons.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Sacramento Police Department initially arrested Hernandez Santana, before he was released from the jail hours later after posting a $200,000 bail bond.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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All night, as Luzardo posted zero after zero, the packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park was just begging for any semblance of offense from the Phillies.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swift had her hair done up in colorful scrunchies and wore a Scramble letter necklace with her character's name Natalie.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This seven-letter tattoo, all caps, offers the entry point into what makes the Chicago Bears cornerback tick.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But those plans can be quite narrow and ineffective for addressing flood damage.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Homeless Congress aims to secure funding for an affordable housing trust fund to address the city's housing shortage.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the Gullah Islands of the Carolinas to the coast of Nigeria, every savory taste carries a message, meaning, or legacy.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the White House, the message was dire.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many stores offer free member cards to increase sales or give customers access to digital coupons.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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