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

Alaniz Pineda addressed the court before receiving his sentence. —Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026

Nehls has said his campaign complied with federal law and addressed inquiries into alleged behavior as political retribution. —Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

In a post from March 13th, Shailin addressed her brother’s captors directly. —Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026

Aside from the current case, Alvarado has two open misdemeanor cases, which were being addressed through a mental health diversion approach that allows defendants to undergo treatment in lieu of prosecution. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

The project addressed decades of contamination and structural deterioration while preserving the hangar's historical appearance, removing toxic materials, remediating the steel frame, and installing new siding, windows, and doors. —New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026

The president addressed an investors conference in Miami on Monday, and again painted Iran as a diminished adversary on the battlefield unable to protect its skies. —Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026

If this ever becomes an issue, it can be addressed narrowly. —Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026

How will public safety, traffic fatalities and crime be addressed? —Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026