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mail

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verb

as in to post
to send through the postal system if you don't mail that letter soon, it's going to arrive late

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mail
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
His order would also bar states from counting ballots that have been mailed that arrive once the election is over. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Other letters were mailed directly to students over 18. Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
  • 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
  • Emails and other correspondences could also become instrumental evidence.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Submit a letter to the editor at freep.com/letters.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The letter was postmarked in London two days later, on April 12.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Quora addresses social community by fostering a platform dedicated to knowledge sharing, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers from experts, enthusiasts or individuals with firsthand experience on a wide variety of topics.
    Rodney Mason, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Sanders addressed his fall in his first media availability.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • The lava salt is available in varying packages from a 4.3 oz French glass jar to a five-pound pouch, which makes storage convenient.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The suit was settled on April 22, 1991, when the parties involved agreed to auction the card and donate the proceeds to charity.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Competing in a tag team match at WrestleMania is every tag team’s dream, sure, however their strong heel turn had the potential to be featured much higher in the card.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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