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as in letter
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 memorandum
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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Recent Examples of memo
Rand Morrison, executive producer for the weekly news program, announced the news Wednesday in a memo sent to staffers.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Mar. 2025
In January, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that was issued, rescinded, and later revised.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In the Danish capital, weeks beforehand, the memo was all about notable neutrals, with the spotlight on sumptuous suede jackets paired with easy blue denim and shimmering sequin skirts.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Then, in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation told states in a memo to suspend the NEVI program, putting an end to any chance of the $200 million being distributed.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Mar. 2025
In January, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that was issued, rescinded, and later revised.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In the Danish capital, weeks beforehand, the memo was all about notable neutrals, with the spotlight on sumptuous suede jackets paired with easy blue denim and shimmering sequin skirts.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Then, in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation told states in a memo to suspend the NEVI program, putting an end to any chance of the $200 million being distributed.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
Noun
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In the show, viewers will see a letter from Jesperson mailed to Moore.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Today's brainteaser is difficult, with all of the words starting with the same letter, so there's no need to stress if this one's proving too tough to tackle.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The richer, more robust expressions show darker fruit, chocolate, and spice notes from the wine and sherry cask influence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Like the video game it's based on, The Last of Us season 1 ends on a note that's simultaneously hopeful and disquieting.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'FIX THIS' – Florida city council members cry over ICE memorandum.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Healey has voiced alarm over the Trump administration’s tariff spat with Canada and how the president has ordered a memorandum halting the development of new offshore wind, an energy source proven turbulent in Massachusetts.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a proud dad, the 38-year-old wrote his firstborn a sweet epistle to acknowledge his birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the earliest witnesses to the spread of Christianity, the codex features the first epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
3 Apr. 2024
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Deploying drawings, diagrams, musical notation, text, wall painting, and video, Kim explores how sound, silence, and oral language are social-political currencies that place the deaf at a constant disadvantage, in areas ranging from motherhood to politics.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, teens can study the theoretical elements of music including sound, pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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The efforts have already garnered notice from the Long Run, another Global Vision Award winner, which advises lodges worldwide on how to best implement sustainability practices.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nineteen states and the District of Columbia argued their harm stemmed from not having received 60-days' notice of the mass layoffs as required by federal law, which left them unable to provide a rapid response that could have mitigated the economic impact.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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