mailing list

noun

1
: a list of names and addresses to which mail is sent
a charity's mailing list
2
: a list of names and email addresses to which emails are sent by people who are on the list
Internet mailing lists

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Adding a scam address to PayPal generated a confirmation email sent to the address of the threat actor, which was then forwarded to the mailing list. Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Tequila Purisima will be available for direct shipping to 48 states and international markets, but only via a mailing list. John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Fans eager to book their trips can secure pre-sale access by signing up for the event mailing list at www.sproutscollegiatequad.com/tickets. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Another red flag to beware of is if the company asks for more information than necessary, like your social security number just to join a mailing list. Kara Fellows, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mailing list

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“Mailing list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mailing%20list. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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