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

Instead, Drinkwitz addressed it all with a certain restraint and nuance. — Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Near the end of the letter, the couple addressed their daughter by name. — Emma Witman, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

As calls for team action grew, the Toronto Blue Jays addressed the matter without issuing an apology on Santander's behalf or handing down discipline. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

On the evening of October 26th, the ship’s hotel manager, Rodrigo Lopes, addressed passengers in an announcement that eventually ended up on YouTube. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Foster also addressed Brody’s comments while promoting the third season. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The news was shared on the venues’ respective social media pages before the group addressed the situation themselves on Instagram. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026

Speaking on Bill Simmons’ podcast, Rivers, now an NBA analyst, addressed last season’s turmoil in Milwaukee that preceded Antetokounmpo’s offseason trade to the Heat, while also questioning Antetokounmpo’s playing style and fit with the Heat. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

In 2020, a soil scientist from Washington State University addressed this, shortly after Seattle founded the first US company, Recompose, to commercialize NOR. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026