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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
ActBlue’s lawyers, however, later warned in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that the CEO’s statements to Congress were inaccurate and could pose legal risks.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
However, users can still send voice memos over DMs.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 June 2026
Still, there were no memos about on-stage behavior.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Working alongside Councilmember Ortiz, our District 5 team submitted 28 policy memos within the first 100 days, with 80% approved by the City Council.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The Last Manager Standing newsletter recently scoured the research on layoff memos, earnings calls, and myriad corporate communications, and developed a list of phrases that often precede layoffs.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The company cited previous policy memos about citizenship acquisition that had not prompted harsher steps in practice.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Surveys suggest more than half of legal professionals are using AI tools to draft briefs and memos.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
However, users can still send voice memos over DMs.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 June 2026
Still, there were no memos about on-stage behavior.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Working alongside Councilmember Ortiz, our District 5 team submitted 28 policy memos within the first 100 days, with 80% approved by the City Council.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The Last Manager Standing newsletter recently scoured the research on layoff memos, earnings calls, and myriad corporate communications, and developed a list of phrases that often precede layoffs.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The company cited previous policy memos about citizenship acquisition that had not prompted harsher steps in practice.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Surveys suggest more than half of legal professionals are using AI tools to draft briefs and memos.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
Noun
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Collection efforts typically start with phone calls and letters and then escalate over time, which means borrowers often have opportunities to address the debt before a creditor reaches the judgment stage.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In a bid to get Damian to consider granting bail for Rivera, the former congressman’s lawyers submitted letters from friends and former colleagues to both vouch for him and put their own finances at risk on his behalf.—
Jay Weaver
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The Jurassic Park screenwriter notes that aliens, both real and fictional, might exist entirely outside of the bounds of human comprehension.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Judd is great at deflecting studio notes.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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No formal deal exists yet, and Fortune noted there may not even be signed memoranda.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The visit, led by officials tied to the White House’s energy policy apparatus, is expected to produce memorandums of understanding covering oil and key minerals such as gold, aluminum and possibly coal.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Drift is telling because systems often fail gradually before anyone notices.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Residents who have received warnings or notices of violation under the ordinance have 60 days to apply for a variance.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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