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as in notice
a written communication giving information or directions
I'm waiting for the memorandum that will explain the new vacation policy
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as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
the studio executives depend on endless memoranda to keep track of what's going on at a movie shot on location
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Recent Examples of memorandum
The sources said Bondi provided a legal memorandum addressed to the White House counsel's office last week after Warrington asked her for advice on the legality of the Pentagon accepting such a donation.
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Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 11 May 2025
On her first day in office in February, Bondi issued a memorandum to federal prosecutors lifting the Biden administration’s moratorium on federal executions.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Between the lines: The deal is structured as a memorandum of understanding between USAGM and OAN parent company Herring Networks, according to a source familiar with the terms.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 May 2025
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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Jonathan Karl, ABC News, 11 May 2025
On her first day in office in February, Bondi issued a memorandum to federal prosecutors lifting the Biden administration’s moratorium on federal executions.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Between the lines: The deal is structured as a memorandum of understanding between USAGM and OAN parent company Herring Networks, according to a source familiar with the terms.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorandum
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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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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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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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Thus began the courtship between Bobbi's parents, which initially took place through letters.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Payne’s note to agency employees listed two email addresses — one belonging to the EPA and one to the Office of Personnel Management — where EPA employees could send details about DEI efforts.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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The $16 billion hole is comprised of a $10 billion shortfall in capital gains, $2 billion in personal income tax with holdings and lower wages, $2.5 billion in corporation taxes, and $1.5 billion in other personal income tax items, according to the memo.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Many of the points raised in these memos are difficult to rebut from a factual standpoint.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 May 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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Even a basic grounding in musical notation can transform a child’s sense of what can be communicated to another human being, especially—and this is crucial—if notation is treated as a tool of creativity rather than simply an unpleasant test of the ability to play all the right notes or else.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s a growing disconnect between how these cases are decided — by academically analyzing briefs, bar lines, and musical notation — versus how audiences actually experience music.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Both Sean and Carrie signed a stipulation and waiver of the final declaration of disclosure, leaving issues relating to child support, custody, spousal support, division of property, tax matters, legal fees and more to be determined privately.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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But the president’s declaration of victory may be premature.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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After Trump issued an executive order calling for the effective shuttering of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, DOGE took part in carrying out that directive.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a vocal critic of the prior inclusion policy, tied the new directive to broader cultural goals.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Memorandum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorandum. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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