as in couriers
one that carries a message or does an errand
the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages
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Recent Examples of messengers
The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Democratic leaders around the country aren't going to copy-and-paste New York City politics, but these results do reinforce that many Democratic voters are demanding a more aggressive message and messengers.
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Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The muscles communicate directly with the brain by releasing chemical messengers called myokines, Diaz says.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Manfred also said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
One of the body’s natural defense mechanisms against a virus like COVID or influenza is the release of cytokines, proteins that act as chemical messengers helping to coordinate the immune system’s response.
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Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Should a two-thirds majority of SBC messengers vote to approve the amendment, denominational procedures require that it be reintroduced next year and again garner a two-thirds majority in order to be adopted.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
This happens because mast cells build up in your bone marrow and release chemical messengers that increase bone breakdown.
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Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 May 2026
But other cosmic messengers exist.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Democratic leaders around the country aren't going to copy-and-paste New York City politics, but these results do reinforce that many Democratic voters are demanding a more aggressive message and messengers.
—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The muscles communicate directly with the brain by releasing chemical messengers called myokines, Diaz says.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Manfred also said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
One of the body’s natural defense mechanisms against a virus like COVID or influenza is the release of cytokines, proteins that act as chemical messengers helping to coordinate the immune system’s response.
—
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Should a two-thirds majority of SBC messengers vote to approve the amendment, denominational procedures require that it be reintroduced next year and again garner a two-thirds majority in order to be adopted.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
This happens because mast cells build up in your bone marrow and release chemical messengers that increase bone breakdown.
—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 May 2026
But other cosmic messengers exist.
—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for messengers
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Darnell and Sanchez also targeted other Empyreal Logistics couriers in Denver and in Northern Colorado.
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Top figures could avoid vulnerable communications, rely on couriers or hardwired systems, and disperse authority before an operation begins.
Noun
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The Braves had runners on second and third with two outs in the second before King retired Jorge Mateo.
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Matthews stranded two runners in three different innings.
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“Messengers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/messengers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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