mailed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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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Last fall, legislators in Sacramento expanded those protections by allowing pills to be mailed without either the doctor or the patient’s name attached.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Before they moved in, their soon-to-be neighbors mailed them welcome letters, Emily said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Be especially cautious if it was mailed from overseas.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 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
Now, remembering, Robin could almost feel the weight of his father’s mailed glove on his shoulder as he said good-by.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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