as in postmen
a person who delivers mail
the mailman usually leaves packages outside the mailbox
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Recent Examples of mailmen
Soldiers were as ubiquitous to him as mailmen.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mailmen
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Boy Scouts marched, as did fraternities, high-school classes, postmen, and newspaper columnists.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the inside part of the apartment building’s mailbox — accessible only to building management and mail carriers — law enforcement found notes indicating that mail should be delivered to Cynthia’s apartment for several of the pseudonyms used in the scheme, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The city's website says homeowners need to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ensure mailboxes are accessible to mail carriers.—
Chris Mueller,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Mailmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mailmen. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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