as in correspondence
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
began receiving lots of mail after he became known as a frequent donor to charities
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Recent Examples of mail
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Authorities arrested two suspects after finding the woman’s mail, including the package with the AirTag along with items that were likely stolen from other victims.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
One option to pay your property tax bill is by mailing a check.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In the meantime, people had to wait for the postal carrier to distribute their mail from an office in the senior center.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Authorities arrested two suspects after finding the woman’s mail, including the package with the AirTag along with items that were likely stolen from other victims.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
In addition to door-to-door visits, forms have been mailed with free return postage, been distributed at schools and come with unique QR codes that allow residents to fill them out online.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
One option to pay your property tax bill is by mailing a check.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
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History The Friendship of Eleanor Roosevelt and Martha Gellhorn Janet Somerville For decades, the two maintained a warm correspondence that traces a remarkable friendship between two of the twentieth century's most formidable women.hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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What has industry insiders aghast over this conflict is the nature of the correspondence.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Scott posted a 1.75 ERA, 1.125 WHIP, and 22 saves across 72 appearances for the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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One customer posted a screenshot showing he'd been sent a Prepaid Mastercard worth $2.37 as his Verizon Administrative settlement payment.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Newsom sent a letter on Friday inviting the incoming president to California to meet with fire victims, survey the devastation in Los Angeles County and join him in thanking first responders.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Former Chicago Sun-Times media critic Robert Feder reads the heartfelt letter from the controversial talk-show host's daughter in the documentary.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Smartphones have played a significant role in drastically addressing this barrier.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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During the hearing, Megan addressed claims from Lanez’s attorneys that the restraining order violated his free speech rights.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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He was not copied on emails or texts; many of the messages allegedly communicating Madigan’s wishes actually came through McClain or others.Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cronin said Mara told him his girlfriend traffic was picking up, though the message may have been lost in translation given what happened next.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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But then my mom opened up the coolest package a few days later: the Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Though still prototypes, the EVs will likely look similar to what Honda presented at the show, perhaps with some minor tweaks plus various packages and trim options.Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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The most attractive part of the deal would be Discover’s proprietary card network, which charges merchants a fee for processing credit card transactions.Trefis Team, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The former card company has since evolved into apparel, accessories and home goods.Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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