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

Henning said the anxiety around this and other surveillance tech appears to stem from a deeper distrust in law enforcement, which if addressed could help solve the issue of gunshots going underreported. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026

The Kansas City Royals addressed their outfield depth on Saturday by selecting University of Louisville standout Zion Rose with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Emotional intelligence should be treated as part of the curriculum, not as a pastoral extra to be addressed after the serious academic work has finished. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed violence in the West Bank during a recent CNN interview. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Smarter floating swarms Engineers also addressed several stability challenges during development. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Jack Pitt-Brooke So much of this team picks itself, but there were some clear issues in the DR Congo game which need to be addressed. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Sustainability is addressed through a combination of passive and active measures. — Bridget Borgobello july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026