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as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
a long series of memos between the two authors collaborating on the book
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as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions
the visiting leader received a series of urgent memos from the country's ambassador prior to the summit
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Recent Examples of memo
Investigators agreed, according to an FBI case memo filed three days after the escape.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Superintendent Howard Hepburn has outlined some of the broad cuts for the 2025-26 school year in a memo sent to the School Board, while the South Florida Sun Sentinel has obtained data showing where some specific cuts may be.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
In April, Hamilton sent the White House a memo with suggestions for reducing FEMA's role in responding to disasters.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 10 May 2025
What to Know About the Pentagon Memo The Pentagon memo, signed by Timothy Dill, the acting undersecretary for personnel, follows recent book removals from military academies and significantly broadens the effort.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Superintendent Howard Hepburn has outlined some of the broad cuts for the 2025-26 school year in a memo sent to the School Board, while the South Florida Sun Sentinel has obtained data showing where some specific cuts may be.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2025
In April, Hamilton sent the White House a memo with suggestions for reducing FEMA's role in responding to disasters.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 10 May 2025
What to Know About the Pentagon Memo The Pentagon memo, signed by Timothy Dill, the acting undersecretary for personnel, follows recent book removals from military academies and significantly broadens the effort.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
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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
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Japanese shares will also benefit from the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s corporate governance reforms, which has prioritized shareholder returns, Asset Management One International wrote in note.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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On a related note, the FCC today approved Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of fiber-optic internet and communications provider Frontier.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The memorandum of understanding, signed with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) conference in Mumbai, outlines plans for a cutting-edge film, television and media campus at Godrej City, Panvel.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The two sides signed a memorandum, published on April 18, as an initial step towards clinching an accord on developing mineral resources in Ukraine.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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As a proud dad, the 38-year-old wrote his firstborn a sweet epistle to acknowledge his birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the earliest witnesses to the spread of Christianity, the codex features the first epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
3 Apr. 2024
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Math Expressions let creators place complex mathematical notations directly into layouts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Her riffs on seemingly objective inscriptions and notations for sound and motion, often paired with handwritten lettering or musical symbols, point back not just to the body of the maker, but to her cultural world.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Once submitted, a claimant may not take any legal action within 120 days after filing the notice unless the city denies the claim and provides notice before the 120 days expire.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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But many times, companies require advance notice so workload issues can be addressed.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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