Synonyms of addressed

addressed

verb

past tense of address

1

as in handled

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handled
• managed
• treated
• manipulated
• negotiated
• took
• played
• fielded
• maneuvered
• contended (with)
• swung
• hacked
• grappled (with)
• came to grips with
• coped (with)
• had a grip on
• engineered
• pulled
• directed
• carried out
• controlled
• regulated
• steered
• carried off
• guided
• got off
• responded (to)
• commanded
• finessed
• brought off
• jockeyed
• reacted (to)
• ran
• micromanaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbled
• mishandled
• bungled
• muffed
• botched
• messed (up)
• goofed (up)
• scamped
• foozled
• loused up

2

as in devoted

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoted
• applied
• gave
• committed
• buckled
• worked
• bent
• got cracking
• readdressed
• spent
• turned one's hand
• got with it
• concerned
• set (to)
• got one's act together
• involved
• settled (down)
• engaged
• reapplied
• busied
• taxed
• exerted
• stressed
• troubled
• wore out
• exhausted
• carried on
• pitched in
• plunged (in)
• plowed
• knuckled down
• put out
• pegged (away)
• hustled
• ground
• plugged (away)
• strained
• humped
• plodded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• played
• idled
• trifled
• dawdled
• dallied
• fooled around
• fiddled (around)
• puttered (around)
• messed around
• pottered (around)
• dillydallied
• monkeyed (around)

3

as in contacted

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacted
• reached
• informed
• told
• got
• called
• communicated (with)
• got hold of
• briefed
• notified
• advised
• instructed
• got in touch with
• acquainted
• touched base (with)
• apprised
• enlightened
• familiarized
• phoned
• filled in
• telephoned
• got through (to)
• clued
• buzzed
• rang (up)
• kept up (with)
• wised (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addressed

Authorities have not addressed whether Panettiere overdosed Sunday. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Coach Andy Reid and offensive line coach Andy Heck addressed the matter in practice this week, stressing improved technique. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Later that same day, Paula addressed the court and first testified about her daughter’s character. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

In his letter to families, Owoh addressed the fact that the school is less than five years old. — Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

Although the news is not yet official, Loons head coach Cameron Knowles later addressed the exit of one of the people who hired him. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026

According to the release, the removal of the citation addressed a legal redundancy in the bill’s language. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent concerns regarding the war's impact on shipping and construction timelines were addressed by Disney's CFO, who reaffirmed full commitment, citing the project's long-term view and strategic rationale. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Also according to the analysis, nearly two-thirds of avoidable disease burden in the United States could be addressed with preventive and early interventions that are already proven to work. — Pooja Kumar, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026