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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
Her mother juggled a patchwork of jobs—cleaning houses, making deliveries, sorting mail—while also struggling with addiction and working her way through recovery.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2025
Ruby then transcribed the tapes and sent them back to the star for revision and signature before the letters were mailed to fans.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The latest offers presented by Canada Post on May 28 include a wage hike of just over 13 percent over four years, as well as a signing bonus of $1,000, alongside plans to institute weekend mail service.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
Her mother juggled a patchwork of jobs—cleaning houses, making deliveries, sorting mail—while also struggling with addiction and working her way through recovery.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Verb
The latest annual property assessments have been mailed to homeowners.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2025
Ruby then transcribed the tapes and sent them back to the star for revision and signature before the letters were mailed to fans.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
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Email correspondence between Heaphy, May, Konya and Willkie Farr & Gallagher associate Fiona Carrol repeatedly incorrectly dated the SJSU vs. Colorado State game as taking place Oct. 2, as seen in public records.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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This study of Toni Morrison’s tenure as a senior editor at Random House draws on interviews, archival research, and correspondence to cast her as a formidable driver of cultural change.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The nation’s largest Sheriff’s department posted a message Sunday assuring residents that law enforcement was exercising vigilance following a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities late Saturday that risked putting community gathering spaces domestically at risk for reprisal.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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That doesn't appear to have fully deterred others, with Indian migrants continuing to post about their attempts.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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As literacy expanded to new social strata, and new periodicals circulated among increasingly diverse publics, what letter writers could divulge and columnists could discuss changed.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Sources close to Harry previously told People magazine that Harry's father, King Charles, won’t respond to Harry’s phone calls or letters.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The president addressed other topics beyond the Supreme Court rulings, too, including his administration's tariffs and his trade negotiations with other countries.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Read more: Vikings' JJ McCarthy Just Got a Big Update From NFL Insider McCaffrey has now spoken out with a bold message about his recovery and what has been a big help for him on his path back to the gridiron.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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But Goyeneche said such escapes are most common during a work or medical release, rather than busting through jail walls and taking time to scrawl a mocking message.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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That said, Katona has some obvious holes in his overall package.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Over six dozen Connecticut laws, including the state’s next budget and bond package, will wholly or partially take effect on July 1. Connecticut laws are passed by the General Assembly during the legislative session each year — this year’s ran from Jan. 8 to June 4 — or in a special session.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Acceptable digital methods include direct deposit, debit and prepaid cards, digital wallets, and real-time payment systems.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The news of Costa being off the card came from Robert Tellez on social media.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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