mailed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of mailed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mail 2, -ed 3
Vocabulary lists containing mailed
Example Sentences
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Since 2020, a ballot has been mailed to every active registered voter in the state — more than 23 million, by last count.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Be especially cautious if it was mailed from overseas.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
Another ballot was mailed in Maya’s name in October 2024, though the dog had recently died, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Under these laws, providers are using telehealth and mailed medication abortion to ensure that those living in ban states can still get the health care they need.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
The day Jose mailed his letter complaining about the utility poles, Screamer came to rest on a transformer on a pole outside Bovina.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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