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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
The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sets a 60-day deadline for these nations to meet new security and documentation requirements.
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 18 June 2025
Zeman also said a memo Rhodes drafted showed insubordination.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
For example, when a company pivots, a poor communicator’s vague memo creates fear.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
According to an internal memo from the BOP, Joshua Smith was named Deputy Director at the BOP.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 18 June 2025
Zeman also said a memo Rhodes drafted showed insubordination.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
For example, when a company pivots, a poor communicator’s vague memo creates fear.
—Lori Huss, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
According to an internal memo from the BOP, Joshua Smith was named Deputy Director at the BOP.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
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The letter comes amid the former couple’s ongoing legal battles over their daughter’s schooling and summer schedule.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Sources close to Harry previously told People magazine that Harry's father, King Charles, won’t respond to Harry’s phone calls or letters.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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The tiered subscription model allows users to pay $4.99 per month for unlimited texts on demand, $9.99 for capped access to voice notes and images, or $29.99 for unlimited VIP interaction.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Thursday's meeting took place in the Oval Office, not the Situation Room.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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The memorandum of coverage for the general liability policy PRISM issued the city includes 28 separate exclusions and dozens of sub-exclusions, at least some of which appear to allow the insurer to limit or avoid paying damages.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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According to a sentencing memorandum, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs overpaid Herbert $344,040 based on his false statements.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
20 June 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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Legend has it that the name Mad River came from a notation Josiah Gregg made on a map in the late 1840s.—
Eureka Times-Standard,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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But, in truth, the system Argentina played often defied the usual notation.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Though there is more clarity on the potential composition of the fiscal package, tariff policy uncertainty can shift at moment’s notice.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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The lease agreement gave Prologis the right to terminate the lease early with two years notice.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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