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as in letters
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 memorandums
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 memos
Iger and Schake also sent memos to staff about the change Tuesday.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
In Lower Manhattan, the Fashion Week gossip tends to circulate in voice memos and Instagram DMs.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
While some names and sections are redacted in versions released by the DOJ, the publicly available memos do not allege that Wexner committed any crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly the entire council included lease negotiation in their budget memos.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tribune asked for any documents related to public market planning including studies, reports or memos; grant applications; procurement or staffing plans; and contracts with corporate or nonprofit partners related to planning or creation of a market.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with the lawsuit, Just Futures Law and NYU Professor Ellie Happel also assisted in filing Freedom of Information lawsuits demanding memos related to the decision.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The departments shared these concerns in memos to Idaho lawmakers.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Both memos were ultimately rescinded after legal pushback from DHS and the White House counsel, these people told us.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
In Lower Manhattan, the Fashion Week gossip tends to circulate in voice memos and Instagram DMs.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
While some names and sections are redacted in versions released by the DOJ, the publicly available memos do not allege that Wexner committed any crimes.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Nearly the entire council included lease negotiation in their budget memos.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Tribune asked for any documents related to public market planning including studies, reports or memos; grant applications; procurement or staffing plans; and contracts with corporate or nonprofit partners related to planning or creation of a market.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with the lawsuit, Just Futures Law and NYU Professor Ellie Happel also assisted in filing Freedom of Information lawsuits demanding memos related to the decision.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The departments shared these concerns in memos to Idaho lawmakers.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Both memos were ultimately rescinded after legal pushback from DHS and the White House counsel, these people told us.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
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Sources on Capitol Hill, where the Judiciary Committee has oversight of Lee’s subcommittee, said the subcommittee has received a robust number of letters in support of both bidders from all quarters of the business, including stars, directors and producers.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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And, like all products in the Oribe lineup, it’s finished with the brand’s classic Côte d'Azur scent, which has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, and bergamot.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sheriff's offices in Laurel, McCracken and Pendleton counties, along with police departments in Hickman, Falmouth and Winchester signed memorandums of agreement with ICE in the first month of the year.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are dozens of these interview memorandums.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
2 Jan. 2026
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He's heard from business owners worried about a drop in tourism and property owners who have begun receiving eminent domain notices from the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The positive test result came back Wednesday morning, prompting police to alert local businesses and post physical notices in the area where the skunk was found.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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