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messenger

noun

ˈme-sᵊn-jər

Definition of messenger

as in courier

one that carries a message or does an errand the messenger comes by twice a day to pick up packages

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Recent Examples of messenger The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026 The muscles communicate directly with the brain by releasing chemical messengers called myokines, Diaz says. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2026 Democratic leaders around the country aren't going to copy-and-paste New York City politics, but these results do reinforce that many Democratic voters are demanding a more aggressive message and messengers. — Averi Harper, ABC News, 24 June 2026 Between Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook messenger and Meta's audience network, Meta ads can reach a wide audience—especially with advanced targeting and retargeting features. — Al Sefati, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for messenger

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The story follows Kiki, a young witch who moves to the port city of Koriko with her cat Jiji and starts a flying courier service.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Kroutsick initially gave him a job tending the kitchen fires but after a year, my father’s German was so good that Kroutsick promoted him to his courier and moved him into his villa on the slaughterhouse grounds.

— Jason Prokowiew, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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The Dodgers went hitless with runners in scoring position, leaving the bases loaded in the first inning, two men on in the third and two more in the eighth.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The Royals had two runners aboard in the ninth, but couldn’t scratch a run across the plate.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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