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
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Announced on March 6, this development addresses the issue of transistor overheating, which typically degrades processor performance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
That layered approach — physical barrier, electronic voltage monitoring, per-cell fusing, and real-time thermal sensing — addresses each failure mode with its own mitigation and creates redundancy across the system.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
This acknowledgment addresses a point of much fan discussion — the mate bond in her universe is not a guarantee of a perfect relationship.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In the series premiere of Netflix’s Vladimir, Rachel Weisz awakens from troubled sleep to a cascade of texts, sighs deeply, and addresses the camera with pleading eyes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Decide whether consolidation addresses the root issue Consolidating debt doesn't erase it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Rams want to maximize the 38-year-old Matthew Stafford’s window, and this trade addresses a glaring hole.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Insurance typically addresses structural damage from events such as fires or storms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential possible victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The little section of Baxter Avenue includes three Irish bars that opened a few years apart in the 1990s and are so close together that their addresses are just a few digits off.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The emails come from various addresses and domain names.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Second, screenshots can expose usernames, email addresses or other visible details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The approach holds science and spirituality together, recognising that each addresses a different dimension of human suffering, and that durable healing requires both.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In 1989, at Dartmouth College, the poet and essayist Joseph Brodsky delivered what must be one of the strangest commencement addresses of all time (and definitely one of the most Russian).
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Interest in the president's addresses then wanes over time.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Collaborate with your teen to develop a family media agreement that addresses AI companion usage alongside other digital activities.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Announced on March 6, this development addresses the issue of transistor overheating, which typically degrades processor performance.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
That layered approach — physical barrier, electronic voltage monitoring, per-cell fusing, and real-time thermal sensing — addresses each failure mode with its own mitigation and creates redundancy across the system.
—Ryan Brennan
march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
This acknowledgment addresses a point of much fan discussion — the mate bond in her universe is not a guarantee of a perfect relationship.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
In the series premiere of Netflix’s Vladimir, Rachel Weisz awakens from troubled sleep to a cascade of texts, sighs deeply, and addresses the camera with pleading eyes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Decide whether consolidation addresses the root issue Consolidating debt doesn't erase it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Rams want to maximize the 38-year-old Matthew Stafford’s window, and this trade addresses a glaring hole.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Insurance typically addresses structural damage from events such as fires or storms.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential possible victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The little section of Baxter Avenue includes three Irish bars that opened a few years apart in the 1990s and are so close together that their addresses are just a few digits off.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
The emails come from various addresses and domain names.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Second, screenshots can expose usernames, email addresses or other visible details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The approach holds science and spirituality together, recognising that each addresses a different dimension of human suffering, and that durable healing requires both.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
In 1989, at Dartmouth College, the poet and essayist Joseph Brodsky delivered what must be one of the strangest commencement addresses of all time (and definitely one of the most Russian).
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Interest in the president's addresses then wanes over time.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
Verb
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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The center console devotes an inordinate amount of space to side-by-side wireless phone chargers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Moon contacts Earth’s umbra.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Once the Moon contacts the umbra, a dark bite progressively sweeps across the lunar surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a series of speeches, the late reverend’s children, civil rights leaders and two presidents of African nations said the best way to honor Jackson’s legacy is to continue his advocacy for universal human rights and economic justice.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to generate more revenue — and the wide differences that exist over how to fund the growth — received less attention at the White House meeting full of big-picture speeches about the perils facing college sports.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Founded by Donatela Bellone in the United States, the platform uses gamification features to encourage repair, resale and other circular behaviors while providing digital records tied to individual garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The firm handles correspondence, negotiations, and legal communications directly with timeshare companies, allowing clients to step back from the daily grind of the dispute while staying informed about key developments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chase the Cut handles world sales.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The statute also applies to inheritance under a will, trust and certain other financial policies.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The titular condition, which describes someone whose irises are fully or partially different colors, reportedly applies to Hevia Baillères.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Stevens is on the driver's side and reaches toward the door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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