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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 memoranda
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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Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Both memos referred to the 2025 NFL Gambling Policy Points of Emphasis document.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Those memos are transcribed, synthesized by AI and remixed into strategic documents.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Mistakes, complaints and promotions The secretary issued several policy memos concurrent with his address aimed at overhauling the inspector general and equal opportunity complaint processes as part of his push to produce more Pattons.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Others are going all in, using AI for everything from client memos to fantasy football picks.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
The iTunes Store versions carry the same tracklists as the CDs, but the iTunes versions add two unique voice memos to each album.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Those documents continue to exist under a protective order and include financial statements, transaction records, and internal memos related to Epstein’s business at the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Both memos referred to the 2025 NFL Gambling Policy Points of Emphasis document.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Those memos are transcribed, synthesized by AI and remixed into strategic documents.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Mistakes, complaints and promotions The secretary issued several policy memos concurrent with his address aimed at overhauling the inspector general and equal opportunity complaint processes as part of his push to produce more Pattons.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Others are going all in, using AI for everything from client memos to fantasy football picks.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
The iTunes Store versions carry the same tracklists as the CDs, but the iTunes versions add two unique voice memos to each album.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Those documents continue to exist under a protective order and include financial statements, transaction records, and internal memos related to Epstein’s business at the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
Noun
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Hang it next to the Morgan letters.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The agency also sent letters to health care professionals recommending against the use of fluoride supplements for these groups.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Is this romance hitting the right notes?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sources and notes Tracking map Tracking data is from the National Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The policy memorandums lay out in detail his plans to enhance physical fitness, grooming standards and military readiness.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Investigators were tasked with reviewing specific policy documents signed using the autopen, including clemency grants, executive orders, memoranda, and other presidential directives.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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