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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
Most of the guitars are just voice memos of older guitars.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
In particular, the inspector general criticized the FBI for its reliance on a set of opposition research memos prepared by ex-British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 June 2026
But that decision was blocked by a senior official reporting to then-FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, according to internal memos later released by the agency.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Georgia and Nebraska have already instructed their coaches not to schedule Texas Tech in any sport, according to memos obtained by The Athletic.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
In particular, the inspector general criticized the FBI for its reliance on a set of opposition research memos prepared by ex-British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 June 2026
But that decision was blocked by a senior official reporting to then-FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, according to internal memos later released by the agency.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Georgia and Nebraska have already instructed their coaches not to schedule Texas Tech in any sport, according to memos obtained by The Athletic.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
Noun
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Nevada County Supervisor Sue Hoek says AT&T's letters are wrong.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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But the letters never stopped arriving.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 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
Noun
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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 19 Jun. 2026.
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