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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
This rate is lower than other Connecticut offices and New England states, officials with the public defender’s office wrote in a 2023 memo to a legislative subcommittee.
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Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Asked about the memo, Demings didn’t weigh in directly on Wilson’s idea, saying in a statement that the county hadn’t been contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Bennet sent out a lengthy staff-wide memo in response.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Two centrist groups released memos last week written by former Homeland Security officials under the Biden administration urging Democrats to avoid the polarizing language and instead channel their outrage into specific reforms.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
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Josie Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Asked about the memo, Demings didn’t weigh in directly on Wilson’s idea, saying in a statement that the county hadn’t been contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Bennet sent out a lengthy staff-wide memo in response.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Two centrist groups released memos last week written by former Homeland Security officials under the Biden administration urging Democrats to avoid the polarizing language and instead channel their outrage into specific reforms.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
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When asked by the Herald how much the new policy is expected to cost Massachusetts ratepayers compared to traditional oil, propane and natural gas, MassDEP Communications Director Lauren Moreschi referred to the state website and the December letter to stakeholders.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Restorative justice programs bring together survivors and offenders — via meetings or letters or through community panels — to try to deepen understanding, promote healing and discuss how best to make amends for a wide range of harms.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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The note was ordered to remain confidential for now.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The guidance will be reviewed for potential incorporation into the department’s General Orders — the department’s principal policy document — according to a memorandum sent to Austin City Council members Wednesday evening.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Jay Yu, Nano Nuclear’s founder and chairman, said that the memorandum marks a great milestone for the company.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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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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Shakers invented a new form of notation to record their songs, using letters adorned with a variety of hashmarks to denote pitch and rhythm.—
Christian Goodwillie,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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While searching census records, Klein discovered that Alson was listed as an artist and that 17-year-old Sarah was also described as an artist—an uncommon notation, particularly for a young woman in the 19th century.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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What began as an excited move to Charlotte has, within months, turned into rising charges, disputed utility bills and an eviction notice.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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These environments see constant permission requests and file-sharing notices, which made the lures feel routine.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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