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
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Russia is the latest in a series of countries that have recently announced the suspension of some or most mail services to the U.S., citing uncertainty and confusion over tariffs.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail letters and packages or do business at the BMV will need to plan accordingly before the start of the three-day weekend.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Alongside some mail and a package of toilet paper, police found a box for a field compass.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Russia is the latest in a series of countries that have recently announced the suspension of some or most mail services to the U.S., citing uncertainty and confusion over tariffs.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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The company expects to mail more letters letting drivers know when the final fix is available, likely in April 2026.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail letters and packages or do business at the BMV will need to plan accordingly before the start of the three-day weekend.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
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The Miami Beach Fire Department is expected to arrive at the condo-hotel, knock on each door and make sure the building is vacant, according to email correspondence viewed by the Miami Herald.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The records were provided by lawyers for Epstein’s estate in response to a subpoena demanding financial records, contact books, and correspondence.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Video surveillance from the scene posted online by Fox 11 shows a man lingering near a doorway, quickly grabbing the gift box from a table and running out of the venue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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In late 2023, Lyla Biggs, a member of PacSun’s TikTok affiliate program with about 5,000 followers, posted a casual video styling the Casey Jean.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly denied writing the letter and sued the Wall Street Journal, which was first to report on the letter, for defamation.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Legal experts, however, broadly agree this would violate both the letter and spirit of the Constitution.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The country’s Human Rights Commission urged restraint on how the government should address the protests.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Seclusion and restraint The use of restraint and seclusion practices to address disabled students’ behavioral issues has increasingly become a debated issue among education specialists.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Recovering data and messages had been key to their investigation and it was initially suggested that large amounts had been deleted.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Harvest Dill Flowers Dill blossoms deliver strong dill flavor in a delicate, pretty package.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Palestinians in Gaza would receive $5,000 and an aid package to relocate.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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After defeating the Twins, the Royals remained just a game behind the Seattle Mariners (74-68) for the third and final wild-card spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Johnson later won division titles with the 1997 Orioles, 2012 Washington Nationals, and 1995 Cincinnati Reds and reached the playoffs with the wild-card Orioles of 1996.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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