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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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
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025
This article is part of The Times’ equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The email headers in question showed that the emails were sent to a no-reply address and were then being forwarded to a mailing list that contained the addresses of the victims in the sting.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York assessed the challenge that Donald Trump has to deal with on the economy, one of two major factors the president promised to address ahead of the 2024 election.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2025
This article is part of The Times’ equity reporting initiative, funded by the James Irvine Foundation, exploring the challenges facing low-income workers and the efforts being made to address California’s economic divide.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The email headers in question showed that the emails were sent to a no-reply address and were then being forwarded to a mailing list that contained the addresses of the victims in the sting.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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Charades will handle international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group will rep U.S. rights.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some European countries handle the conflict between farmers and the predators by compensating farmers for livestock losses.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Beavers appear more willing to devote every dollar possible to winning on the field during the Pac-12's transition.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The key to successfully bringing family into the C-suite is devoting time and training them and moving each of them up over time.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Eight years later, he’s contacted by Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), the treasury agent who previously hunted him because of Chris’ dealings with criminals.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Washington Examiner has contacted the Kennedy Center for comment.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Blake Lively pays tribute to her mother, who survived an attack on her life before Lively was born, in a speech at the Time100 Gala in New York.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors were aiming to bring their own expert: Dr. James W. Crosby, a retired sheriff’s lieutenant and canine behavior consultant.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Clinton’s presidency was dogged with accusations of unethical behavior and extramarital affairs.—
Chris Lamb,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The two brands managed just 917,598 sales in 2024, versus 1,343,959 in 2019, according to S&P Global Mobility.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The hit thriller You, whose fifth and final season just dropped on Netflix, managed to be both chameleonic and consistent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here's how to use and apply an ammonia and baking soda solution to remove tub rings: Combine half a bucket of water with 1/4 cup of ammonia and 1/4 cup of baking soda.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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On a late April afternoon in the East Village—arguably the first real day of spring in New York City—painters stood outside Bar Bianchi, applying their final coats.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Verb
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As nations scramble to reach deals with the White House over the tariffs Mr. Trump imposed, the president boasted that leaders from around the world are traveling to meet with him.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025 — up $24 billion from just a year ago, according to the Alzheimer's Association.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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