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
Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
By reducing interfacial resistance and suppressing the growth of lithium dendrites, the technology addresses a primary mechanical barrier to the commercial use of lithium metal anodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Neither addresses the deeper question of whether the software was built securely from the start.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The new Yuffie side content provides additional fun, and even addresses a few minor issues from the 2020 console release.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Tuesday’s ruling directly addresses that grievance.
—Max Feliu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In short, this omnibus state security bill addresses the full spectrum of threats — both covert and overt — from foreign adversaries.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko addresses players during practice Monday, April 27, ahead of the team's first preseason game against the Chicago Sky.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The hackers primarily got video metadata, titles, and email addresses from Vimeo.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
That number is up significantly from a decade ago, thanks to automatic voter registration and a policy whereby voters addresses are updated more easily.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The times and addresses of the May 1 rallies scheduled in Chicago can be found below.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Police said Friday the suspects are a 63-year-old Fremont man, a 48-year-old man with addresses in both San Leandro and Hayward, and a 31-year-old Mountain View man.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
According to investigators, deputies received nine reports from eight different addresses between April 20 and April 24.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the Associated Press reported that Chinese online shopping platforms were preventing customers from purchasing drones for delivery to Beijing addresses as of late April, while some consumer electronics stores were attempting to clear out their drone stocks by the deadline.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Primarily, though, Bhabha’s work addresses the now.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Without governance that addresses accountability, transparency, bias, and data privacy, enterprise deployment will stall on its most significant risks.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
By reducing interfacial resistance and suppressing the growth of lithium dendrites, the technology addresses a primary mechanical barrier to the commercial use of lithium metal anodes.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Neither addresses the deeper question of whether the software was built securely from the start.
—Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
The new Yuffie side content provides additional fun, and even addresses a few minor issues from the 2020 console release.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Tuesday’s ruling directly addresses that grievance.
—Max Feliu, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
In short, this omnibus state security bill addresses the full spectrum of threats — both covert and overt — from foreign adversaries.
—Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko addresses players during practice Monday, April 27, ahead of the team's first preseason game against the Chicago Sky.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Names, phone numbers and addresses create a powerful starting point for scams.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The hackers primarily got video metadata, titles, and email addresses from Vimeo.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
That number is up significantly from a decade ago, thanks to automatic voter registration and a policy whereby voters addresses are updated more easily.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The times and addresses of the May 1 rallies scheduled in Chicago can be found below.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Police said Friday the suspects are a 63-year-old Fremont man, a 48-year-old man with addresses in both San Leandro and Hayward, and a 31-year-old Mountain View man.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
According to investigators, deputies received nine reports from eight different addresses between April 20 and April 24.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the Associated Press reported that Chinese online shopping platforms were preventing customers from purchasing drones for delivery to Beijing addresses as of late April, while some consumer electronics stores were attempting to clear out their drone stocks by the deadline.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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So we’re probably doomed to endless toxic feedback loops unless someone hits upon a brilliant fundamental redesign that manages to change those dynamics.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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As more repeat purchases become automated, the need for store trips declines, shopping moves from browsing to outcome setting, and consumers express a goal once, and the system increasingly manages the rest.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Agencies recruit clients, assign photographers when a client contacts the agency, pay the bills, and handle contracts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The next time Ray contacts you (hopefully sober), tell him there is nothing more to work out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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After about 90 minutes of speeches outside City Hall, demonstrators marched through Center City, led by some of the city's largest labor unions.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In South Korea, thousands gathered near Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square for major labor rallies centered on collective bargaining and worker rights, but speeches also incorporated broader geopolitical messaging.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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And, perhaps, his mental-health struggles, his mood swings, and the antisocial behaviors that The Dark Wizard recounts and suggests were the cost of — or maybe the reason for — his athletic prowess.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The ruling only applies to two companies and Washington state, but the decision could prompt more legal challenges.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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But by the time Forrest reaches age 10, when dogs become eligible for Loyal’s pill, those defenses will more often misfire and fail to stop not just cancer but also other life-abbreviating ailments.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Lamont hasn’t argued publicly against the child tax credit but has shown a preference for relief that reaches more households.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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