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a person who delivers mail
the postman comes at around nine every morning
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Recent Examples of postman
Hass made only about $4k from his share of the crops, and worked as a postman till his death at age 60.
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thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024
Dog’s unlikely friendship delights the internet A chihuahua and a postman have amassed thousands of followers after the dog’s owner started posting their daily ritual.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 July 2024
There are few feelings better than when the postman rocks up with a parcel for you — but there is something particularly special about going into a brick and mortar store.
—Allie Daisy King, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Among Maricopa County’s four winners: a 12th grader who wants to be an actor, a 7th grader who wants to be an Olympic climber, a 5th grader who wants to be a dancer and author and a kindergartner who wants to be a postman.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
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thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024
Dog’s unlikely friendship delights the internet A chihuahua and a postman have amassed thousands of followers after the dog’s owner started posting their daily ritual.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 July 2024
There are few feelings better than when the postman rocks up with a parcel for you — but there is something particularly special about going into a brick and mortar store.
—Allie Daisy King, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2024
Among Maricopa County’s four winners: a 12th grader who wants to be an actor, a 7th grader who wants to be an Olympic climber, a 5th grader who wants to be a dancer and author and a kindergartner who wants to be a postman.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postman
Noun
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The city had Black health inspectors, postmasters, magistrates and policemen, albeit under orders not to arrest anyone white.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sprawling duties of the postmaster The postmaster general overseas a vast operation.—
Jena Martin,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trans suspect in mailman's stabbing murder escorted out of NYPD precinct Jaia Cruz, also known as Alvin, allegedly stabbed an on-duty US Postal Service mail carrier Thursday during a dispute while the two were waiting in line at a Manhattan deli.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Mailman Saves Toddler from Walking into Oncoming Traffic: 'Right Place at the Right Time' Similar to Vaughan, many other TikTok users have reflected the impact mailmen and women have had in their lives in the comments.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just like our real mail carriers, Mr. ZIP is a community hero.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2025
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In early January 2025, for example, a Massachusetts mail carrier was able to save a house from burning by quickly extinguishing a fire.—
Jena Martin,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Postman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postman. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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