as in correspondences
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 mails
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Along with some shockingly gruesome slides (lots of intestines and Jack the Ripper–style organ removal), Wallace shares that the New York Ripper is still traumatizing the relatives of his victims by leaving voice-mails taunting them about his brutal crimes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
California, which mails a ballot to every eligible voter, ranks near the top of states in the ease of its elections.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Under such circumstances, the IRS mails a letter or notice alerting the filer of a late fee.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
As of September 30, the Social Security Administration no longer mails paper benefits, shifting to electronic payments.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Some retailers have begun charging small flat fees for returns, even when a customer mails an item back at their own expense.
—Lauren Beitelspacher, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Social Security typically mails COLA notices for the next year throughout the entire month of December.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
So, while a paying customer willing to spend $100 on a coin bundle will typically receive around 100 Sweeps Coins as a bonus, the non-paying customer who mails in a postcard is capped at 5 Sweeps Coins – a nominal amount.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
First issue mails within 8 - 10 weeks.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
This worldwide effort mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children under age 5 every month, with a goal of sparking a lifetime love of reading.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
In the past, only elite researchers had access to their genetic fingerprints, but now personal genotyping is available to anyone who orders the service online and mails in a spit sample.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Along with some shockingly gruesome slides (lots of intestines and Jack the Ripper–style organ removal), Wallace shares that the New York Ripper is still traumatizing the relatives of his victims by leaving voice-mails taunting them about his brutal crimes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The younger, Layla, writes and mails lengthy letters to my dog—not to me or my spouse, but to my forty-five pound blue heeler Galilee.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
California, which mails a ballot to every eligible voter, ranks near the top of states in the ease of its elections.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Under such circumstances, the IRS mails a letter or notice alerting the filer of a late fee.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
As of September 30, the Social Security Administration no longer mails paper benefits, shifting to electronic payments.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Some retailers have begun charging small flat fees for returns, even when a customer mails an item back at their own expense.
—Lauren Beitelspacher, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Social Security typically mails COLA notices for the next year throughout the entire month of December.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
So, while a paying customer willing to spend $100 on a coin bundle will typically receive around 100 Sweeps Coins as a bonus, the non-paying customer who mails in a postcard is capped at 5 Sweeps Coins – a nominal amount.
—Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mails
Noun
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Police also allegedly found photos in the chatroom correspondences, according to Spadjinske.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a video from the correspondences’ dinner.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Serabeth Mullaney, a brand and community lead in San Francisco who posts as @synapticglories, said SideShift approached her last week about creating content for the Steyer campaign.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Carroll also posts explainer videos showcasing his own conspiracy theory research with WEBB.—
Matthew N. Hannah,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The data taken in the April 29 incident included personal information of users at affected organizations, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages among Canvas users, the company said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Data accessed included user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages exchanged on the platform.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Getting a lot done in a day is par for the course for Binkowski, who will graduate with eight varsity letters in four sports.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Sohaib was found guilty at trial last week, while Muneeb pleaded guilty in April 2026—but has been furiously trying to take back his plea ever since through a series of handwritten letters to the judge.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Read our analysis of media CEOs’ rich compensation packages from this week’s issue of Variety.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Ticket packages offering access to the premium tower will also be available.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Member Offers & Coupons – There are special member offers, discounts, bonus cards, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
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Several California food handler cards were not available.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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“Mails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mails. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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