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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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
If these issues can be addressed/met, then this new battery could have some legs.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Related Stories In the interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Cain addressed the possibility of Perry making a surprise appearance at a show on tour, putting it into the realm of strong possibility.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
If the inside of the nose is not addressed at the same time, breathing may remain unchanged or can even worsen after surgery.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In an interview with Deadline tied to the return of Scrubs, Lawrence addressed the three series carrying on beyond their original finales with new multi-season runs.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
So, yes, other areas remaining to be addressed, but settled at the point.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
These problems are addressed by putting accountability back at the top.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self addressed it all Thursday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Related Stories In the interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Cain addressed the possibility of Perry making a surprise appearance at a show on tour, putting it into the realm of strong possibility.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
If the inside of the nose is not addressed at the same time, breathing may remain unchanged or can even worsen after surgery.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In an interview with Deadline tied to the return of Scrubs, Lawrence addressed the three series carrying on beyond their original finales with new multi-season runs.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
So, yes, other areas remaining to be addressed, but settled at the point.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
These problems are addressed by putting accountability back at the top.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self addressed it all Thursday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
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Lensed on 16mm by Frimmel, who handled DP duties, while Covi is credited as both screenwriter and co-editor, the film has a grainy old-school look that adds to the general sense of time gone by.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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These people had devoted their lives to public service, Brown pointed out during a debate with Whitman.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The operation is run by Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris), a parent who lost a child to cancer and devoted his life to making the experience easier for other families battling the disease.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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The city of Greensboro and the property owners said in statements at the time the federal government had not contacted them about the proposal.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those documents also show that neither law enforcement nor child protective services were contacted following the investigation.—
Julietta Bisharyan,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Abstaining from all fluids may sound challenging, but it can be managed with proper planning, says fitness and mental health coach Saima Husain, who is also fasting during Ramadan.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ferguson is listed as the sole director of the companies, all of which applied in recent days to be struck off the UK’s official Companies House register, where virtually all businesses must file information such as directors’ details and annual returns.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Think about the amount of technology that applied in America from that time, to 2019.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a career spanning more than two decades that reached the heights of appearing at a World Cup, Ben Foster’s time at Wrexham should, by rights, be little more than a footnote.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former prince reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in 2022.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now an Oscar nominee for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Jordan reflected on his All My Children stint during a recent interview with Sirius XM, where he was treated to some kind words for his former soap costar, Susan Lucci.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Allen’s platform includes a number of ideas to ensure policyholders are treated better, including requiring insurers to clearly explain claim denials.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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He was given a €100 fine and Gisèle was never informed of his arrest.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Friday, administrators at Northgate Middle School notified the school’s resource deputy that a student had informed them that another student in the school potentially had a firearm, Sarah Boyd, public relations manager for the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, said in an email to The Star.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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