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
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Core services, such as Social Security, Medicare, and mail delivery, continue to operate, although new applications and regulatory processes may be delayed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Any physical items or documents requested can either be mailed directly to MPRM, or else messengered to MPRM at a mutually agreeable date and time.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For example, Hurricane Helene, which affected much of Western North Carolina almost exactly one year ago, resulted in more than 450 mail routes being inoperable due to the storm, according to a news release from USPS.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Core services, such as Social Security, Medicare, and mail delivery, continue to operate, although new applications and regulatory processes may be delayed.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
One of them, Lifeworks-ACS, received at least 14 returns and mailed them to CNBC for authentication.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Any physical items or documents requested can either be mailed directly to MPRM, or else messengered to MPRM at a mutually agreeable date and time.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
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The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the outlet, police previously found correspondence between Naso and Chessman, along with an invitation to the 38-year-old’s execution.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to a contingency plan posted by the Pentagon this weekend, all active-duty troops would be required to keep working.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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On Christmas Eve, Johnson posted holiday wishes to Bukele and his family.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Printing on both sides of a tabloid-size (11-by-17-inch) page, for example, takes four times as much ink or toner as printing on one side of a letter-size page.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company received a letter of noncompliance, but no citation or fine.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But his remarks, which will be livestreamed to the public, will also provide a prime photo opportunity with Hegseth addressing hundreds of top military generals as their boss.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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But neither publication addresses how this factor might explain trend shifts in hospital visits or how to zero in on that.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This change wasn’t rolled out with a clear public message or announcement.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tailoring Power dressing for the board room with structure suits and big shoulder top coats sent a clear message to corporate dress codes.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thursday, the city of San Diego’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend for City Council adoption a sweeping package of project land-use documents.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Debbie is another entrant who gets her own intro package.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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For RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Utica Queen, Project Runway was always in the cards.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Seven food handler cards were expired at the time of inspection.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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