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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
But internal memos from Covington & Burling, outside legal counsel for ActBlue, warned these claims were not fully accurate.
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Geoff Harris, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
As Sutskever details in the memos, Altman apparently told Murati that the model didn’t need safety approval, citing the company’s general counsel, Jason Kwon.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The publication also reviewed internal memos and interviewed Altman more than 12 times.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The change in priorities was outlined in a series of memos sent to attorneys early last year.
—Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2026
As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Some Iranians are sending voice memos to share a glimpse of what life is like inside the country.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
All memos in the governor’s office are written in 12 point Century Gothic font with specific spacing between lines, formatting that his aides say helps him with his disability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
These days, film and TV markets seem to be more about providing intelligence on a rapidly changing industry, rather than the quotidian business of signing deals memos.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Geoff Harris, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
As Sutskever details in the memos, Altman apparently told Murati that the model didn’t need safety approval, citing the company’s general counsel, Jason Kwon.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The publication also reviewed internal memos and interviewed Altman more than 12 times.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The change in priorities was outlined in a series of memos sent to attorneys early last year.
—Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2026
As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026
Some Iranians are sending voice memos to share a glimpse of what life is like inside the country.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
All memos in the governor’s office are written in 12 point Century Gothic font with specific spacing between lines, formatting that his aides say helps him with his disability.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
These days, film and TV markets seem to be more about providing intelligence on a rapidly changing industry, rather than the quotidian business of signing deals memos.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
Noun
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Giant letters outside the restaurant spell out A-G-A-V-E-S, its new name.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Owner notification letters are anticipated to start being mailed out on May 18.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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These two short notes show the astonishing range of connections and commitments that pour through this book and through her life.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city has signed memorandums of understanding with other law enforcement entities in accordance with California laws to share information, Cortez said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 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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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.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles.—
Robin Hoagland,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her early death, after an illness that the father initially contrives to ignore then notices just in time to capture her desperation in a fine sketch, leaves Mimí utterly disoriented, yearning only to achieve a level of self-control and detachment that will spare him their tumultuous struggle.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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