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
But critics questioned if the arrangement fully addressed the core national security concerns that motivated the TikTok ban legislation in the first place because ByteDance was set to retain control of some of the US app’s operations.
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The players union also addressed local TV revenues, and that, too, would be good for the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The much thornier issues involving Iran's nuclear capacity would be addressed during the 60-day ceasefire.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In his Friday ruling Cooper addressed the renaming issue in no uncertain terms.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At a fundraiser in New York City’s Greenwich Village following the debate, the former first lady also addressed his debate performance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Those are issues that really need to be addressed with the next SPI.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
At Thai Night Cannes, Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun addressed the BL and GL market’s reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The players union also addressed local TV revenues, and that, too, would be good for the Royals.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The much thornier issues involving Iran's nuclear capacity would be addressed during the 60-day ceasefire.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 May 2026
In his Friday ruling Cooper addressed the renaming issue in no uncertain terms.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
At a fundraiser in New York City’s Greenwich Village following the debate, the former first lady also addressed his debate performance.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Those are issues that really need to be addressed with the next SPI.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
At Thai Night Cannes, Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun addressed the BL and GL market’s reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Over a three-year period, the researchers devoted 20 to 30 hours of telescope time to studying around 100 of the most promising signal candidates.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The National Park Service's Alaska Regional Office didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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He was arrested Monday evening, after police contacted him by phone and ordered him to return to the scene, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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More than 32,000 fans applied to be selected.—
Damian Calhoun,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Questions about the rumors eventually reached Pixar executives.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Eastside Innovation, the developer trying to bring a billion-dollar, mixed-use development to the site where Indian Springs Mall once stood, has reached an impasse with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK over a key sticking point.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Russian athletes are routinely asked to answer for the actions of their government, yet athletes from other countries are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny or treated as though they are personally aligned with war criminals or dictators.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Some of these experimental monoclonal antibodies were shipped overseas so that the American doctor could be treated with them while on his way to additional care.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of his family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Gilpin's own experience as a parent — who did not give birth in an office — informed Sydney's life-changing scene too.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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