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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
Axelman, in his memo to lawmakers, said race should never be used in redistricting.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The airline plans to restore its full schedule in the fall, according to a memo from CEO Scott Kirby.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Last Thursday, the committee published a memo with four proposals for the meeting’s discussion.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
In a six-point memo, the families called on the University of South Florida to investigate Avalon Heights, the housing facility where investigators said Limon and Abugharbieh lived.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The airline plans to restore its full schedule in the fall, according to a memo from CEO Scott Kirby.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Last Thursday, the committee published a memo with four proposals for the meeting’s discussion.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
In a six-point memo, the families called on the University of South Florida to investigate Avalon Heights, the housing facility where investigators said Limon and Abugharbieh lived.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
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In a letter to senators earlier this year, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that between January and November of last year, 261 DACA recipients were arrested and 86 were removed from the country.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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His mother’s family has a history of males whose names begin with the letter R.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The visit, led by officials tied to the White House’s energy policy apparatus, is expected to produce memorandums of understanding covering oil and key minerals such as gold, aluminum and possibly coal.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a memorandum of understanding to study the possible zoo expansion in William Land Park.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2026
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The notation was curiously quaint, dots and curly tails swimming along like so many tadpoles.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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GarageBand is a clear Editors' Choice winner for entry-level recording software, thanks to its array of instruments, multitrack recording, notation support, and instrument lessons.—
Jamie Lendino,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The notice states 170,169 vehicles with hybrid systems built between November 2020 and January 2024 are affected by the issue, making the recall the biggest since Jaguar and Land Rover merged in 2008.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Commission issues between 700 and 1,000 decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, reports, and orders every year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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