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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 memorandum codifies the ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, toll-free for 60 days only, not in perpetuity, a limit most coverage has skipped.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with fighting halted on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Major ship owners have also begun moving vessels through the key Strait of Hormuz since the memorandum of understanding was signed Wednesday, according to maritime data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, although some reported that only more limited side routes were open.
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Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Maestracci’s attorneys filed a memorandum in opposition to the motion to review.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with fighting halted on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Major ship owners have also begun moving vessels through the key Strait of Hormuz since the memorandum of understanding was signed Wednesday, according to maritime data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, although some reported that only more limited side routes were open.
—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Maestracci’s attorneys filed a memorandum in opposition to the motion to review.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorandum
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There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
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The federal prosecutor in Tennessee filed the notice of appeal.
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Wrapped around one side are 5-foot tall concrete capital letters, an excerpt of Obama’s 2015 speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery march.
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Named after the first-ever postwoman west of the Mississippi, the Westman honors its history with love letters and postcards from decades past scattered throughout the property.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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In fact, the ICE memo does not apply to civil immigration enforcement actions in or near immigration courts, the DOJ told the judge in that case.
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The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
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The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
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For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.
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Bearing extensive handwritten notations and edits by the authors, it is estimated to sell for between $1 and $2 million.
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Her fiddling is a looser, freer, more accessible type of memorialization—less a notation than an invocation, a summoning of her homeland’s spirit.
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.
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Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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The order follows a request from Kennedy Center President and CEO Matt Floca to extend a June 17 directive that gave the center three days to detail any immediate plans related to construction and other long-term initiatives.
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“Memorandum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorandum. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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