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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
District 10 Councilmember George Casey had submitted a memo requesting that the city specifically offer 50 units to police personnel.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The memo dates back to May 2025 and was made public in a late January whistleblower complaint reviewed by USA TODAY.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Iger and Schake also sent memos to staff about the change Tuesday.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
While the cuts outlined in the memo would take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is also looking at cost-saving measures for the remainder of the current school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The memo dates back to May 2025 and was made public in a late January whistleblower complaint reviewed by USA TODAY.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Iger and Schake also sent memos to staff about the change Tuesday.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
While the cuts outlined in the memo would take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is also looking at cost-saving measures for the remainder of the current school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
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Over the course of a year, Juri had made strides in recognizing letters, sounds and sight words.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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That is if the letter writer doesn’t mind allowing them in her backyard for a few weeks while others find more reasonable ways to address this problem.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Such awe asks for the superhuman from singers, especially in this ensemble from their ravishing high notes.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The glossy notes that the pair got engaged in 2019 after dating for three years.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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But according to a Department of DefenseSsource who asked not to be identified for fear of retribution, more effort is now going into negotiating a memorandum of understanding that will allow the partnership to continue.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to the intelligence memorandum, the central headquarters at Fuerte Tiuna was destroyed in precision bombing, incinerating hardware and killing dozens of Cuban technical personnel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 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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The collection also features a 112-page book, which includes outtakes from Rock’s cover shoot and photos of handwritten lyrics, musical notation, journal entries, and letters to friends, as well as memorabilia from the time.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each winner is designated amongst its field of fellow nominees in bold and with a WINNER notation next to it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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The analysis does not include cases that were settled after a notice of claim was filed but before an actual suit was filed.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Often the schedule drastically changes, usually with little notice, sometimes the same day.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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