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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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
So with that in mind, Stankiewicz stood in front of his team early in his tenure and tried to address the culture issue head on.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The county also sent more than 25,000 postcards to eligible addresses.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Verb
Oppenheimer believes that instead of addressing education on the Holocaust, American society instead needs to focus on improving education on wider Jewish, and other religious, studies.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 May 2025
So with that in mind, Stankiewicz stood in front of his team early in his tenure and tried to address the culture issue head on.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
Swank follows another Hollywood star, comedian Bill Hader, who delivered the 2024 commencement address.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
The county also sent more than 25,000 postcards to eligible addresses.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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The person said contractors are deeply embedded in FOIA processing across some federal agencies, with contracting staff handling nearly every step of the process: drafting acknowledgment letters, collecting and reviewing records, applying redactions, and preparing final responses.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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And then obviously handling the real creatures was fun.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Islam recommends devoting no more than 5% of your portfolio to thematic ETFs, for example.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Regardless of high prices, Bulgari’s Creative Director Lucia Silvestri has devoted herself to making the pieces more wearable, articulated, and comfortable on the body.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Orleans Parish Sheriff's office via email on Sunday outside of usual working hours.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Masterson contacted Hussman, who hired him to work in Little Rock as an investigative reporter for all of the WEHCO newspapers, which included the Arkansas Democrat as well as those in Texarkana, Camden, Hot Springs, El Dorado and Magnolia.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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After a speech by chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin, guests took their seats at the dinner tables, set with Caltagirone ceramics, neo-antique statues and rich compositions of local fruit to emphasize the colorful boldness of the Polychroma high jewelry collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The show tells the story of how a lowly Cockney flower girl is accepted as royalty by improving her manner of speech with the help of a speech teacher.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Based on their past behavior, cicadas from Brood XIV will likely make their appearances in 14 states, said Gene Kritsky, founder of Cicada Safari, a group that gathers data on the insects.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Recently, prosecutors cited the forensic psychologist’s analysis that said the brothers had recently broken prison rules by smuggling cellphones inside, which Hochman argued demonstrated an inability to regulate their own behavior.—
Jaimie Ding,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Getting a good night's rest, eating nutrient-dense foods, and engaging in activities that boost energy levels can help manage chronic fatigue.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
18 May 2025
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The $30 cost includes all fees, but not taxes as applicable according to city, state and venue and applies to amphitheater shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Find AI automation opportunities Manual processes suffocate growth potential.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Root walked Alex Sanford to lead off the inning and Luke Hill reached on Aloy’s throwing error.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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In the end, the protest arguably reached its apex not on the grounds of the school but on national television.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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