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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
Working alongside Councilmember Ortiz, our District 5 team submitted 28 policy memos within the first 100 days, with 80% approved by the City Council.
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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
Of particular value are unpublished recollections, memos, and other records addressing the appreciation of her by Elizabeth Hardwick and other editors at The New York Review.
—Benjamin Braude, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Brandon Bell | Getty Images Two top Walmart executives are departing the company, nearly four months after CEO John Furner took over, according to internal memos viewed by CNBC on Friday.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 May 2026
As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 May 2026
Bock, 45, of Apple Valley, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday, and both sides filed memos in court Monday about their positions on sentencing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
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
Of particular value are unpublished recollections, memos, and other records addressing the appreciation of her by Elizabeth Hardwick and other editors at The New York Review.
—Benjamin Braude, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Brandon Bell | Getty Images Two top Walmart executives are departing the company, nearly four months after CEO John Furner took over, according to internal memos viewed by CNBC on Friday.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 22 May 2026
As always, do keep in touch and do feel free to send along secret dossiers and internal memos.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 May 2026
Bock, 45, of Apple Valley, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday, and both sides filed memos in court Monday about their positions on sentencing.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
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Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Kids ages 9 through 12, the advisory notes, should not operate any e-bike faster than 10 mph.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Zach Thomas brought his fellow linebackers over to his home for film study sessions each week during the season to share his notes on opposing teams and players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 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
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As the justices’ memoranda illustrate, West Virginia, North Dakota and several energy companies sued the Obama administration over its Clean Power Plan and sought to block the new, transformative regulation from going into effect.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 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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Police officers can run the plates to ensure the registration is current, with the Department of Motor Vehicles sending out notices reminding the owners when payments are due.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on July 22 and were described as permanent, the EDD WARN notices show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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