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
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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
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3
as in contacts
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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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
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Recent Examples of addresses
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026
Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Although the innovation pipeline sets us up for long-term success, the trajectory of progress hinges on how the world addresses three key questions.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Her wife, Becca Good, records the scene on her phone and addresses the same person outside of the car.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Greenland's Head of Government Jens-Frederik Nielsen addresses a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 5, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Late in the second episode of NBC’s college cheerleading mockumentary, Stumble, elite coach Courteney (Jenn Lyon) addresses her squad.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The process starts with a detailed inspection, followed by a detailed plan that addresses every part of the property, from the foundation to the yard.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Kennedy addresses a joint session of Congress in 1961, six weeks after Yuri Gagarin came out of orbit.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
With Bob Atrops at her side, an emotional Rhianna Stephens addresses the judge at her father's sentencing.
—Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Davis Facial Plastics, a deep plane facelift not only addresses loose skin but the underlying structural tissues.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Authorities said Delmaro provided the check cashers with addresses associated with UPS mailboxes rather than his home address.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
This personal information includes names, Social Security numbers, physical descriptions, addresses and any other identifying information, the faculty union said.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The attackers accessed names, addresses, Social Security numbers and health information, among other sensitive data that could put patients at serious risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Attempts to reach Ross at phone numbers and email addresses associated with him were not successful.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
According to Taylor, the best mask is the one that addresses what your hair actually needs at that moment.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Jan. 2026
Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Although the innovation pipeline sets us up for long-term success, the trajectory of progress hinges on how the world addresses three key questions.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Her wife, Becca Good, records the scene on her phone and addresses the same person outside of the car.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Greenland's Head of Government Jens-Frederik Nielsen addresses a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 5, 2026.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Late in the second episode of NBC’s college cheerleading mockumentary, Stumble, elite coach Courteney (Jenn Lyon) addresses her squad.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
The process starts with a detailed inspection, followed by a detailed plan that addresses every part of the property, from the foundation to the yard.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Kennedy addresses a joint session of Congress in 1961, six weeks after Yuri Gagarin came out of orbit.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Sending out emails to Hotmail or Yahoo or AOL addresses could become a boon.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
With Bob Atrops at her side, an emotional Rhianna Stephens addresses the judge at her father's sentencing.
—Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
The fleet is a compilation of aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Davis Facial Plastics, a deep plane facelift not only addresses loose skin but the underlying structural tissues.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Authorities said Delmaro provided the check cashers with addresses associated with UPS mailboxes rather than his home address.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
This personal information includes names, Social Security numbers, physical descriptions, addresses and any other identifying information, the faculty union said.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The attackers accessed names, addresses, Social Security numbers and health information, among other sensitive data that could put patients at serious risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Attempts to reach Ross at phone numbers and email addresses associated with him were not successful.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
Verb
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Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This person the one who manages your manager.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, the saddest novel ever written, devotes some space to the description of just such a device, the earliest example of a fictional machine capable of writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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But the governor also devotes several pages to providing his side of the story from the 2024 search for a vice-presidential candidate, after Harris wrote a detailed account of the traditionally secretive process, which included a less-than-warm meeting with Shapiro.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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When a debt collection agency first contacts you, they're legally required to send a validation notice within five days.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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Every positive test goes to a Medical Review Officer — a physician who contacts the donor to determine whether there’s a legitimate medical explanation.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
10 Dec. 2025
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Some stood on large metal dumpsters that blocked all traffic, banging on them, while others gave speeches at the impromptu and growing memorial for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, the man killed Saturday morning.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, two Republican House members, Paul Gosar, of Arizona, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, delivered speeches at Fuentes’s America First Political Action Conference, in Florida.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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The risk is that these behaviors compound burnout in an already strained system.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Instead of impulsive purchases and behaviors, people in the midst of a midlife crisis are really just struggling with kitchen table issues, including tending to their physical and mental health and supporting extended family.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike end-of-life recycling plants, the CRCC primarily handles unused cells and residues from pilot production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT handles the thinking work that used to require a whole team.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new tracking method may also help answer the big unknown of how much space debris actually reaches the surface of Earth.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sanitation workers will begin plowing streets and bike lanes once accumulation reaches two inches.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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