mailing list

noun

1
: a list of names and addresses to which mail is sent
a charity's mailing list
2
: a list of names and email addresses to which emails are sent by people who are on the list
Internet mailing lists

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The patches were posted to the Linux Kernel mailing list by Meta programmer David Vernet, who came up with a novel solution to a problem with Linux gaming on AMD. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026 Writing on the Linux kernel mailing list (thanks, Phoronix), kernel coder David Vernet lays out the basic problem that games often face in EPP mode. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026 Internal records from a mailing list exchange database, which details how often and for what purpose organizations use mailing lists of potential donors, shows a shift in FLAG’s emphasis. Kali Bomeli, ProPublica, 28 July 2026 Acquiring a bottle of an elusive allocation wine brand—where coveted, limited-quantity bottles are released to an exclusive mailing list rather than store shelves—remains a prized trophy. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mailing list

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“Mailing list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailing%20list. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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