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
The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2024
Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
The pills don’t work in every scenario, many women who use them to circumvent restrictions fear being prosecuted, and a lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of three conservative states seeks to both outlaw mifepristone for minors and prevent it from being mailed.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 9 Dec. 2024
Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
If that’s unsuccessful, HFD notes, a check will be mailed out.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
The pills don’t work in every scenario, many women who use them to circumvent restrictions fear being prosecuted, and a lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of three conservative states seeks to both outlaw mifepristone for minors and prevent it from being mailed.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bring whatever correspondence, bank statements and invoices are necessary to back up your claim.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Since it was posted on October 27, the clip has gained more than 6.8 million views and over 172,000 likes on Instagram at the time of writing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Caleb Ricks’ 35-yard interception return for a touchdown gave Trinity some breathing room, and the Rocks went on to post a 42-23 victory over Ryle in Saturday’s Class 6A final at Kroger Field.Rich Barak, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2024
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Submit a letter to the editor or write to letters@theatlantic.com.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after mailing the letter, he was shot dead on the street by Argentine security services.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mangione had shared details about his back problems, including undergoing surgery in 2023 to address a misaligned spine.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Encouraged by a colleague, Michael accepted a new contract at a renowned camp, refining its menu and preparing diverse dishes that addressed the unique needs of children and camp staff.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In one series of messages provided by the Shin Bet, the target was tasked with buying gasoline to set off forest fires.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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A lot of messages are being sent that are off text.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zillow uses Santa's house to showcase AI service Santa's house is featured as a listing made with Zillow Showcase, a premium marketing package.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The owner can’t get a traditional mortgage and has turned to C-PACE to help assemble a package that would transform one building but also be the catalyst to transform a downtown neighborhood.Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes cards even rotate the spend categories quarterly.Erika Kullberg, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Picture opening your holiday mail and finding a card that was definitely NOT meant for you!Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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