postmistresses

Definition of postmistressesnext
plural of postmistress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for postmistresses
Noun
  • This duo appears to block certain chemical messengers in the gut and brain that trigger nausea and vomiting, and improve digestion by speeding up the rate at which food leaves the stomach.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Drunkenness, like madness, protects the messengers of heretical truth from disbelief, disdain, and retaliation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The city's website says homeowners need to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ensure mailboxes are accessible to mail carriers.
    Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Canada Post and its largest postal workers’ union have agreed on tentative five-year collective bargaining agreements for the courier’s urban unit and its rural and suburban mail carriers.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Postmistresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postmistresses. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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