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

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. —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