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Recent Examples of envelopes
The ones that are accepted are run through a machine that shakes the envelopes — this makes the ballot sink to the bottom of the envelope — and slices them open.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
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Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.
—
Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envelopes
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
Noun
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
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“Envelopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envelopes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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