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

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. —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