paperless
adjective
pa·per·less
ˈpā-pər-ləs 
: recording or relaying information by electronic media rather than on paper
paperless offices
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Boscio at the time used the arrest to press the argument that the jail should move toward paperless mail to prevent contraband.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Here's what to know about the change, and how to make the switch to paperless Social Security checks in Wisconsin.
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Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Check-ins will be paperless and person-less, much like the model popularized by Public in New York three years ago, and keys won't so much be handed over as they will be downloaded on hotels’ own apps.
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Mark Ellwood,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2020
In addition to routine cleaning measures, hospitals and other care sites have instituted enhanced cleaning and touch-free protocols, including paperless registration.
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Katie Stroh,
Dallas News,
8 May 2020
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Here's what to know about the change, and how to make the switch to paperless Social Security checks in Wisconsin.
—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Check-ins will be paperless and person-less, much like the model popularized by Public in New York three years ago, and keys won't so much be handed over as they will be downloaded on hotels’ own apps.
—
Mark Ellwood,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2020
In addition to routine cleaning measures, hospitals and other care sites have instituted enhanced cleaning and touch-free protocols, including paperless registration.
—
Katie Stroh,
Dallas News,
8 May 2020
See All Example Sentences for paperless
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“Paperless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperless. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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