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
Verb
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According to the county’s trauma dashboard, local hospitals handled 1,633 motor vehicle injuries in 2024.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Soursop is a delicate fruit, so it should be handled with care.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The senator from Texas, one of his party’s most effective fundraisers and influential legislators, devoted his losing campaign and most of the past decade in politics to a wan effort to portray himself as the president’s faithful servant.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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The brand’s in-house gem setting team used snow, grain, and bezel-setting techniques to play with opacity and reflection on the wrist; in total, the pros devoted nearly 700 hours throughout the painstaking process of prepping and placing all those stones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 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
Verb
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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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Discipline visible in advance is easier to defend than discipline applied in crisis.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Still, driving winds carried with them rumours that reached my dear aunt’s ears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In the 27-year-old’s 42 games with the Dodgers, Kim hasn’t reached his previous successes from last season.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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McWane just finished up cancer treatments — the frontman was also treated and made a recovery from cancer a decade ago.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Jack Hayford, the founder of the King’s University, in Texas, claimed that the film was persecuting Christians, who only wanted to be treated equally.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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That conviction informed both his artistic practice and his political commitments.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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The league informed teams before the draft lottery that this was the case.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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