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
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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
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3
as in contacted
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressed
One of those main areas that needs to be addressed is the bullpen, as the Cubs didn't have much talent at the back end of their bullpen.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This process marks a significant shift in how pest issues are addressed today.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Bosch later addressed the media in a video shared by pageantry_com and tgpc_official on Instagram.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Until that gap is addressed, testosterone for women remains a gray area—legally permissible, but inconsistently regulated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2025
During a group interview with reporters on Wednesday, Gu addressed his change in tone from last year toward robotaxis.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Sheffield addressed her supporters at her campaign party Tuesday night at Detroit's MGM Grand Ballroom.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The mother of two also addressed navigating life amid a banner career year, between releasing new music for the first time in years and starring in One Battle After Another, Straw and Hulu drama All’s Fair.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This process marks a significant shift in how pest issues are addressed today.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Bosch later addressed the media in a video shared by pageantry_com and tgpc_official on Instagram.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Until that gap is addressed, testosterone for women remains a gray area—legally permissible, but inconsistently regulated.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2025
During a group interview with reporters on Wednesday, Gu addressed his change in tone from last year toward robotaxis.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Sheffield addressed her supporters at her campaign party Tuesday night at Detroit's MGM Grand Ballroom.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The mother of two also addressed navigating life amid a banner career year, between releasing new music for the first time in years and starring in One Battle After Another, Straw and Hulu drama All’s Fair.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tapestry devoted the equivalent of 11 percent of sales to marketing in the first quarter, up from 4 percent during fiscal 2019.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even with other democratic countries, Biden and his team devoted little attention to expanding free trade agreements and fueled economic tensions with allies, especially South Korea and Japan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for comment via email.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The investigation began in August 2024 when the office first contacted the hotel, requesting information.—
Ryan Cormier,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stepper motors applied small boundary motions, tracked by cameras.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Another similar video gave an even closer look at these green prosthetics, which the makeup artist applied on top of her upper lip, instantly giving Klum a witchy look.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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The city of Little Rock has reached an agreement with police officers and sergeants to extend a union agreement through 2027, according to a news release issued Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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Only 23 other players NHL players have reached that game total, and only seven others — legends, each one — have hit that mark with a single franchise.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For centuries, urban policy has treated inequality as inevitable, rather than intentional.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Visitors were treated to a traditional lion dance, complete with the eye-dotting ceremony that symbolized good fortune and energy for the new venture.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For a writer of a book that’s politically informed and deals with culture and history, this creates a big problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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McDaniel said owner Stephen Ross informed him of Chris Grier’s exit as general manager last Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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