1
as in to handle
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television
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3
as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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1
as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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2
as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
a gentleman with all of poise and social address that one would expect of someone coming from old money
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Recent Examples of address
Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
During Madigan's sentencing, the judge revealed that numerous people submitted letters addressing Madigan's character.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 June 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The data includes addresses, names, social security numbers and claims data for enrollees in those states, according to the memo and two people familiar with what the states sent to CMS.
—Kimberly Kindy, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Verb
The city has hired a former federal judge and created a task force to address police department reforms.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
During Madigan's sentencing, the judge revealed that numerous people submitted letters addressing Madigan's character.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on June 10.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The data includes addresses, names, social security numbers and claims data for enrollees in those states, according to the memo and two people familiar with what the states sent to CMS.
—Kimberly Kindy, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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For fintech founders, that edge is rarely in building internal compliance systems, managing bank integrations or handling payments infrastructure from the ground up.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The collection also includes three of Made In’s award-winning French knives—a chef knife, utility knife, and paring knife—with unique denim micarta knife handles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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Roberts’ 24-page majority opinion was devoted almost entirely to explaining why the Tennessee law, called SB1, should be evaluated under the lower standard of review.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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With little else on the election calendar in the early months of 2025, national Democrats devoted time, energy and money to the race, which received enormous publicity.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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One family saw the video, contacted the shelter, and arranged a meet-and-greet with Delano and their other dog.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Police believe there are many potential witnesses in the building and are asking anyone who heard or saw something to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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After the speech went viral, Springsteen released it as a track with a collection of recordings from that performance.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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What kind of speech is protected by the First Amendment?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Barking is still a natural behavior for deaf dogs, and while the tone or volume may differ, their need to vocalize remains.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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For some people, tracking data does help nudge them toward healthier behaviors.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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In the government’s view, UBS’s American business, which manages $2.1 trillion for wealthy clients and lends them money, is a potential risk, and regulators want the bank to increase its ability to absorb steep losses there.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Tell us your inspiration for rescuing the ancestral tequila-making methods of the past.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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International distributors can apply for up to €50,000 ($57,380) per title for theatrical distribution of Italian films in their territories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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In the 1950s and late 1970s, teen employment reached record highs.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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The company had issued about 20,000 cards, mostly to migrants from India and Nigeria, since May last year, and now aspires to reach more of the roughly 1 million people who move to the UK annually, Bhatt said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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