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
On Friday, the front window was boarded, the front door was padlocked and an Amazon package addressed to Ghazali sat on the porch.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
All the same, certain timely political issues — either the Middle East or immigration domestically, topics one might presume Riley or anyone else might be inclined to speak about — were never addressed from the stage of Austin’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Cyrus previously addressed criticism about her appearance after announcing her engagement to fashion designer Pinkus in 2023.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Keys also addressed suggestions from parents about keeping the Lincoln high school open, including community fundraising.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Also at the meeting, Matt McCarron, a representative from Pioneer Development, LLC, addressed some components of the project.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Marco Grazzini has addressed his unexpected exit from the Virgin River cast after six seasons.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Without proper circulation, any water from leaks or condensation just linger, and if it’s not addressed—which is often the case in a space like the basement—then mold and mildew forms.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
During Joy Engine's Meet the Artist gathering on February 9, many of the grant recipients addressed the pertinence of their projects in the current socio-political landscape.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
All the same, certain timely political issues — either the Middle East or immigration domestically, topics one might presume Riley or anyone else might be inclined to speak about — were never addressed from the stage of Austin’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Cyrus previously addressed criticism about her appearance after announcing her engagement to fashion designer Pinkus in 2023.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Keys also addressed suggestions from parents about keeping the Lincoln high school open, including community fundraising.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Also at the meeting, Matt McCarron, a representative from Pioneer Development, LLC, addressed some components of the project.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Marco Grazzini has addressed his unexpected exit from the Virgin River cast after six seasons.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Without proper circulation, any water from leaks or condensation just linger, and if it’s not addressed—which is often the case in a space like the basement—then mold and mildew forms.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
During Joy Engine's Meet the Artist gathering on February 9, many of the grant recipients addressed the pertinence of their projects in the current socio-political landscape.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
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What gave the session its edge, however, was the way Ávalos handled the room.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Getting individuals to step back and reimagine those processes to be end-to-end automated or handled by agents requires intentional cultural transformation.—
Ruba Borno,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the second half, Kansas devoted much more attention to the shooter.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers devoted several hours to debating House Bill 991 on Thursday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Of the 1,212 people contacted during that sweep, 118 went to shelters, 81 were connected with services and 109 later returned to encampments.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wogan said the body was discovered Monday by a truck driver who was on break and contacted 911.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ramsden, who is thirty-one, grew up in the Lowveld region of South Africa, where his family managed a game reserve, farming livestock and sourcing wildlife, including lions, hippos, elephants, and rhinos, for export.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The species typically grows in grasslands that have been gently managed over long periods and support diverse wildlife — habitats where decades of light intervention create conditions for uncommon species to take hold.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to George Mason, Article V was amended to require a convention be called when two-thirds of states applied for an amendment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Neutrons allowed the researchers to precisely measure how the atomic vibrations changed when the electric field was applied.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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In its obituary for Milton Cross, who hosted those broadcasts from 1931 until his death in 1975, the New York Times estimated that regular audiences reached 14 million Americans, roughly 10% of the postwar population.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The team quickly reached new deals with defensive backs Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell on Monday.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Officers then began taking apart the tank, which was not factory standard, and discovered the woman lying in a puddle of gasoline, appearing disoriented and suffering from apparent chemical burns to her legs and feet; she was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, treated and quickly released.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The migrants and the poor were treated inside the two-block-long structure nicknamed Chicago’s Ellis Island, which also was the site of the first blood bank in the United States, founded by immigrant Hungarian doctor Bernard Fantus.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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