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or memoranda
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as in memos
a written communication giving information or directions
I'm waiting for the memorandum that will explain the new vacation policy
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as in letters
a message on paper from one person or group to another
the studio executives depend on endless memoranda to keep track of what's going on at a movie shot on location
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Recent Examples of memorandums
The policy memorandums lay out in detail his plans to enhance physical fitness, grooming standards and military readiness.
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NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators were tasked with reviewing specific policy documents signed using the autopen, including clemency grants, executive orders, memoranda, and other presidential directives.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
This is similar to the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that were hatched between internet companies at the Dotcom bubble top.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Li, president of NCSIST, added that the institute will sign two contracts and four memorandums of understanding with six US and Canadian companies during the three-day defense trade show.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
As of mid-June, ICE had 649 memorandums of agreement covering law-enforcement agencies in 40 states.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Not only that, as CEI’s work on agency guidance documents, policy statements memoranda and other forms of regulatory dark matter attests, conventional notice-and-comment regulation increasingly comes nowhere close to capturing government intervention in the economy.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Investigators were tasked with reviewing specific policy documents signed using the autopen, including clemency grants, executive orders, memoranda, and other presidential directives.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
This is similar to the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that were hatched between internet companies at the Dotcom bubble top.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Li, president of NCSIST, added that the institute will sign two contracts and four memorandums of understanding with six US and Canadian companies during the three-day defense trade show.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
As of mid-June, ICE had 649 memorandums of agreement covering law-enforcement agencies in 40 states.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Not only that, as CEI’s work on agency guidance documents, policy statements memoranda and other forms of regulatory dark matter attests, conventional notice-and-comment regulation increasingly comes nowhere close to capturing government intervention in the economy.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorandums
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both memos referred to the 2025 NFL Gambling Policy Points of Emphasis document.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hang it next to the Morgan letters.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The agency also sent letters to health care professionals recommending against the use of fluoride supplements for these groups.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes shine through, but these are all augmented (and not overtaken) by the flavors from the finishing casks, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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Those teams — Logano, Chastain, Bell — then passed along their notes to the other cars in their manufacturer group.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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More announcements are set to be made about the lineup and across the festival’s theater and immersive art offerings.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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This week is a busy one for central-bank announcements, with the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan set to make decisions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The airborne configuration will turn Skydweller’s aircraft into a high-altitude communications hub, extending 5G and tactical data coverage across wide operational areas.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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In hundreds of communications reviewed by USA TODAY, Rochelle described falling behind on mortgage payments, needing help finding a daycare in Austin and feeling disrespected by caseworkers.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The author left behind a complete manuscript, as well as a cover sketch and broad directives for the art direction.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their involvement stayed in the realm of guidance, not directives.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The union, which represents workers at hotels and casinos in the Sacramento area, said a majority of workers have expressed their support since the summer of 2023 by signing union authorization cards, and an election isn’t necessary under the 2017 agreement.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Debit Card Options for Kids Many banks offer cards that are designed specifically for kids and teens.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
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Empires and nations need both maps and reports from the field.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But recent reports show that goal is nowhere near.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Memorandums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorandums. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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