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e-mail

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of e-mail
Noun
Employees answer emails while attending meetings, send texts while reviewing documents, and switch between multiple projects throughout the day. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The process included conducting searches of employees’ computers and emails. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Verb
Sometimes the wait for a reward can be significantly longer, as illustrated in the following e-mail from Kathy Kravitz, who gardens in Winnetka. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 Greg Cootsona’s came via e-mail. Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for e-mail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for e-mail
Noun
  • Post offices will, however, be open on Friday, July 3 and mail delivery will occur as normal.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • States can still count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a blow to Republicans who had pushed for stricter regulations.
    Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • But in every era since 1776, clothing has been used to telegraph social (and literal) mobility.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • This also telegraphs the growing importance of the menswear division for the brand, which first presented a collection in Milan in 2021.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Road tripping in Europe is no longer just about scenic roads, mountain passes and postcard villages.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • That means they are increasingly being spotted in Rio’s postcard Guanabara Bay.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit Britannica to contact you, such as an address, telephone number and, if available, an electronic mail address.
    britannica.com, britannica.com, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The upper layers included advanced capabilities and applications, such as electronic mail and directory services.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2023
Noun
  • Algeria were awarded a free kick, but no card for Messi, and no review from VAR.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • There are many more unanswered questions after the Season 1 finale and Taylor Sheridan keeps his cards close to his chest, even from cast and crew.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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“E-mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/e-mail. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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