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as in letters
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 memoranda
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 memos
The iTunes Store versions carry the same tracklists as the CDs, but the iTunes versions add two unique voice memos to each album.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Those documents continue to exist under a protective order and include financial statements, transaction records, and internal memos related to Epstein’s business at the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
At a retail bank, agents could formulate credit-risk memos on prospective clients, a task that can currently take a human worker two to four days to complete.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
The material includes sentencing memos, exhibits, letters from family friends and inmates, and a defense video.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The unions have asked the court to declare that both OMB and OPM have exceeded their statutory authority and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and to invalidate any actions that may come from the memos and guidance issued.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Several legal firms have issued memos raising concerns about the missive's effect on foundations and nonprofit organizations.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the Justice Department appointed Mueller as special counsel to oversee the Russia investigation just one day after the existence of the memos was disclosed.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Those documents continue to exist under a protective order and include financial statements, transaction records, and internal memos related to Epstein’s business at the bank.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
At a retail bank, agents could formulate credit-risk memos on prospective clients, a task that can currently take a human worker two to four days to complete.
—Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
The material includes sentencing memos, exhibits, letters from family friends and inmates, and a defense video.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The unions have asked the court to declare that both OMB and OPM have exceeded their statutory authority and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, and to invalidate any actions that may come from the memos and guidance issued.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Several legal firms have issued memos raising concerns about the missive's effect on foundations and nonprofit organizations.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the Justice Department appointed Mueller as special counsel to oversee the Russia investigation just one day after the existence of the memos was disclosed.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memos
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He was arrested in 2005 After a nearly 30-year break in communication, in 2004, Rader began sending letters to The Wichita Eagle and other outlets with evidence.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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These included letters from BTK himself, taunting police on being unable to catch him.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Pawpaws have a hard-to-place, unique flavor that gives notes of banana and mango, as well as a third, more mysterious thing.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The rye character of the whiskey is definitely front and center, with notes of spice, fruit, vanilla, and caramel popping on every sip.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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Investigators were tasked with reviewing specific policy documents signed using the autopen, including clemency grants, executive orders, memoranda, and other presidential directives.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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This is similar to the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that were hatched between internet companies at the Dotcom bubble top.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Memos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memos. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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