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
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other letters were mailed directly to students over 18.
—Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Election Day, round one, in this special election is Tuesday, though voters began casting mail ballots weeks ago and more recently at vote centers set up throughout South Bay’s District 1.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Cornett appears to be the victim of a vicious and false internet rumor that resulted in her being overwhelmed with harassing texts and voice mails, barely able to leave her dorm room, having to switch to online classes, and getting her family house Swatted.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
His order would also bar states from counting ballots that have been mailed that arrive once the election is over.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Other letters were mailed directly to students over 18.
—Andrew King, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mail
Noun
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No contemporary correspondence or accounts from the artist or associates indicates Caillebotte was gay.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Several firms failed to kickstart production, while others that met manufacturing targets found the subsidy pay out to be slow, according to government documents and correspondence seen by Reuters.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Several videos posted on social media platforms, including TikTok, X and Facebook, show four horseback riders trotting down the aisle at the Baker Walmart, located on Groom Road.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Athletic obtained Burns’ termination letter and the school’s investigation in a public records request, shedding light on what went into the decision.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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McLean acknowledged that the city had received letters from Attorney General Raul Labrador and Sheriff Matt Clifford.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To address inflammation, Dr. Huang recommends Skinfix’s Eczema+ Dermatitis Relief Balm.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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These kid and teen-friendly titles come packed with thoughtful messages, joy, and hope for the season.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The red flag law also was part of the post-Parkland bill package.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tesla offers several of these packages, which drivers can add on when their basic warranty expires.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Competing in a tag team match at WrestleMania is every tag team’s dream, sure, however their strong heel turn had the potential to be featured much higher in the card.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The suit was settled on April 22, 1991, when the parties involved agreed to auction the card and donate the proceeds to charity.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mail. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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