Synonyms of addresses

addresses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of address

1

as in manages

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manages
• handles
• manipulates
• treats
• takes
• negotiates
• plays
• fields
• contends (with)
• maneuvers
• comes to grips with
• grapples (with)
• copes (with)
• swings
• has a grip on
• hacks
• engineers
• pulls
• controls
• regulates
• directs
• carries out
• guides
• steers
• responds (to)
• commands
• gets off
• carries off
• reacts (to)
• finesses
• brings off
• jockeys
• runs
• micromanages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbles
• mishandles
• botches
• bungles
• messes (up)
• goofs (up)
• muffs
• scamps
• louses up
• foozles

2

as in devotes

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devotes
• applies
• gives
• commits
• works
• buckles
• bends
• gets cracking
• gets with it
• concerns
• sets (to)
• spends
• turns one's hand
• readdresses
• gets one's act together
• involves
• reapplies
• engages
• settles (down)
• stresses
• troubles
• knuckles down
• busies
• wears out
• exhausts
• exerts
• taxes
• pitches in
• plunges (in)
• plugs (away)
• hustles
• puts out
• carries on
• pegs (away)
• plows
• strains
• humps
• grinds
• plods

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plays
• idles
• trifles
• dawdles
• dallies
• putters (around)
• fools around
• fiddles (around)
• messes around
• monkeys (around)
• potters (around)
• dillydallies

3

as in contacts

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacts
• reaches
• informs
• tells
• gets
• communicates (with)
• calls
• gets hold of
• advises
• gets in touch with
• notifies
• touches base (with)
• clues
• instructs
• familiarizes
• enlightens
• gets through (to)
• briefs
• phones
• telephones
• apprises
• acquaints
• fills in
• rings (up)
• buzzes
• keeps up (with)
• wises (up)

addresses

2 of 2

noun

plural of address

1

as in speeches

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

George Washington's Farewell Address

a papal address

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speeches
• talks
• lectures
• sermons
• orations
• declamations
• harangues
• perorations
• presentations
• monologues
• tributes
• rants
• eulogies
• keynote addresses
• diatribes
• tirades
• panegyrics
• soliloquies
• salutatories
• homilies
• pitches
• spiels

2

as in behaviors

the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

a gentleman with all of poise and social address that one would expect of someone coming from old money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• behaviors
• actions
• demeanors
• attitudes
• manners
• conducts
• looks
• characteristics
• presences
• bearings
• poses
• traits
• deportments
• forms
• gestes
• courtesies
• comportments
• styles
• etiquettes
• postures
• practices
• attributes
• aspects
• affectations
• decorums
• habits
• rules
• proprieties
• airs
• protocols
• amenities
• poises
• modes
• mores
• patterns
• civilities
• customs
• formalities
• carriages
• singularities
• peculiarities
• conventions
• tricks
• habitudes
• fashions
• p's and q's
• miens
• marks
• oddities
• wonts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addresses

Verb

This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

This solution addresses the issue where the input field is obscured by the on-screen keyboard. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

In the memoir, Douglas addresses the killing of Rob and Michelle Reiner in December 2025; their son Nick has been charged with murder. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The rollout addresses transparency requirements under the EU AI Act. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Although there is Palestinian opposition to a two-state solution, a growing proportion—now a majority—wants it, and yearns for more capable and responsible leadership that addresses their needs and provides security. — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

Sharpe’s best skill addresses one of Brooklyn’s clearest weaknesses. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

The law addresses cases in which DUI charges are reduced to lesser offenses. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

If De Soto decides to adopt a new noise ordinance as the city looks to determine whether the current rules adequately addresses industrial noise, Digital Realty would have to adhere to any changes, city attorney Reavey said. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Noun

The two defendants in the Manchester case spoke in court through interpreters, only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, PA reported. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Those addresses can help with account sign-ups and management. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

It was drawn down to below $200 million following the hack, according to Bloomberg’s calculation of the fund’s disclosed wallet addresses, before being restored to more than $300 million. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Immigration law firm offices hold confidential information about clients and are regularly used as mailing addresses for people, especially victims of crimes. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

However, before it was stopped, it was found that the IRS had already turned over the addresses of 47,000 people to ICE. — Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

An accurate anomaly detector addresses only part of the customer outcome. — Mohammed Cherifi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Combining cover crops, such as legumes with ryegrass, addresses multiple soil needs. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026