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Recent Examples of envelopes
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
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Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
—
Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelopes
Noun
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To remove the ambiguity and resulting food waste, Assembly Bill 660 was signed into law and goes into effect July 1, which ultimately will reduce the phrases allowed on packages to just two.
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These include a small utility blade for opening packages or cutting rope, a micro saw, and a bottle opener.
Noun
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
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“Envelopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelopes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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