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
Air Mail, 3 May 2025
When ballots are sent by mail, elections officials are required to verify a voter’s signature on the ballot by comparing it with the signature on the official voter registration records on file.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2025
However, according to King Law Group, formal approval can only be granted through a physical notice mailed to the petitioner’s address.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Green did not respond to air mail’s multiple requests for an interview or comment on former students’ and staffers’ allegations.
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
When ballots are sent by mail, elections officials are required to verify a voter’s signature on the ballot by comparing it with the signature on the official voter registration records on file.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
In the days after mailing out the petition, Tulsky, Dellow and front-office members walked by her desk and gave her a heads-up that the process might start heating up.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 May 2025
However, according to King Law Group, formal approval can only be granted through a physical notice mailed to the petitioner’s address.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
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According to correspondence in Kehoe’s files, DuPont had previously avoided marketing it for use in most consumer goods because of toxicity concerns.—
Mariah Blake,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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The data is based on public reports and direct correspondence compiled by Inside Higher Ed.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Trump posted a reply the morning of May 16 on his Truth Social account.—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The bit was posting archival photos from Gen X’s formative years, together with wisecracks about how life was better/tougher/cooler/randier back then.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In 2013, the FBI got a letter that claimed to be from John Anglin, CNN affiliate KPIX reported.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Trace posted a follow-up message after his first letter, claiming his adoptive father was threatening him with legal action over the initial letter.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Our doulas provide education on the benefits of breastfeeding, techniques for maintaining a good latch, proper positioning, and addressing any challenges that may arise during the breastfeeding process.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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Now, Ryan told me, there’s little clarity on whether Head Start can avowedly address these children’s specific needs and challenges without running afoul of D.E.I. restrictions.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The message accompanied a video compilation, featuring sweet clips of Thomson and Bella smiling and enjoying time together.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The message may indicate what direction a particular chimp is traveling, or just be a social check-in.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
Noun
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And, later Monday, White House aides said the shift was not on all China imports; low-dollar packages from online retailers like Shein and Temu would actually see their surcharges jump in June.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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In Houston, a Post Oak Hotel package offers to helicopter guests to the Johnson Space Center to meet a NASA astronaut who’ll take them behind the scenes, including mission control.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
Noun
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If painting isn’t in the cards, go for something that makes the same relative impact, like a rug, or full drapes.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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The Eagles beat Green Bay twice last season, including a 22-10 win in the wild card round.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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