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
Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Always verify the source by looking up contact details independently and avoid responding directly to unsolicited mail asking for sensitive information.
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—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
The initiative sends age-appropriate books to children enrolled in the program; to date Imagination Library has mailed over 270 books worldwide.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The testing required customers to submit a saliva sample by mail to then receive personalized genetic reports, which has resulted in the company holding the genetic data of more than 15 million customers.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Always verify the source by looking up contact details independently and avoid responding directly to unsolicited mail asking for sensitive information.
7.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
If approved, the department will mail you a new green card.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
The initiative sends age-appropriate books to children enrolled in the program; to date Imagination Library has mailed over 270 books worldwide.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
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But internal correspondence reviewed by The News indicates that an MTA engineer raised concerns in early March — even before the water was turned off at the facility — that sewage was leaking into the soil around the depot.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Emails and other correspondences could also become instrumental evidence.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The New York Knicks posted a win on the court Thursday night in their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, but the business took a hit in the ongoing debt restructuring of its broadcaster MSG Networks.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a deep National League, the trio of aces have made a statement early, posting impressive stats and show no signs of slowing down as the dog days of summer approach.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Submit a letter to the editor at freep.com/letters.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The letter was postmarked in London two days later, on April 12.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Lessons for the future The Vietnam War is a reminder that failure to address ecological consequences, both during war and after, will have long-term effects.—
Pamela McElwee,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2025
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After signing Terrace Marshall to a one-year, $1.2 million deal, the Eagles could address other needs in the draft.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The package of tax reductions and sweeping spending cuts faces headwinds from opposition Democrats and some Republicans worried about the federal deficit, and the GOP's narrow House majority leaves no room for error.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Echols and Trice can both play on the outside and are contenders for roles in the nickel and dime packages, respectively.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But a few prices are starting to creep up, most notably the graphics card.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The cards feature a portrait of King Charles and Queen Camilla along with a short note and their signatures.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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