the Postal Service

noun

US
: the U.S. government department in charge of collecting and delivering mail

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Critics have said the Postal Service needs a dramatic overhaul. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 May 2026 The proposal would require states to submit to the Postal Service the names and addresses of voters receiving mail-in or absentee ballots, along with unique barcodes tied to each voter's outbound and return ballot envelopes. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 May 2026 At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 For those who do mail their ballots, the California secretary of state’s office and the Postal Service recommend voters ask for a manual postmark from an employee at the Post Office. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Postal Service

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the possessive
the Postal Service
the Post Office
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“The Postal Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Postal%20Service. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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