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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Critics of California’s voter ID initiative, including many legal scholars, say the ballot measure addresses a problem that does not exist.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Resolution directly addresses this vulnerability by keeping value in America.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Half Man creator Richard Gadd addresses those shock revelations in the finale.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Concerns about TikTok Four months after the US averted a TikTok ban, some lawmakers say Americans still don’t have enough information about whether the deal addresses national security concerns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Federal legislation championed by both parties — such as the American Ownership and Resilience Act, which addresses the financing challenges — is one of several bills recently introduced.
—Matt Helmer, Fortune, 23 May 2026
This development addresses the oxygen evolution reaction, which typically requires expensive materials like iridium or ruthenium.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
An InStyle writer found the Daily Nourish Body Lotion from AmLactin to be a gentle, skin-exfoliating lotion that addresses anti-aging concerns.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In an effort to reach Ray for comments, CBS News Miami visited two addresses linked to her and placed a phone call, but those efforts were unanswered.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Others said Columbia managed to find their current addresses.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
One of Courchevel 1850’s most sublime ski stays, the former Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges was rechristened in 2026 as Fouquet's Courchevel to better align its branding with its luxurious sister addresses in Paris and New York—a wise move given that everything here is ultra high-touch.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In an effort to reach Ray for comment, CBS News Miami visited two addresses linked to her and placed a phone call, but both were unanswered.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert are His/Her Serene Highness (HSH), while King Felipe and Queen Letizia are called His/Her Majesty — the highest addresses of all.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The bigger issue is that many systems still rely on information criminals may already have, such as birthdays, addresses and partial Social Security numbers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
There have also been various commencement speakers who have delivered controversial addresses that some graduates — and outside observers — found offensive.
—Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Verb
Several residents at the City Council meeting spoke in support of the program, including Steve Burrell, a community volunteer who often addresses the council on issues related to senior citizens and the unsheltered.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Critics of California’s voter ID initiative, including many legal scholars, say the ballot measure addresses a problem that does not exist.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Resolution directly addresses this vulnerability by keeping value in America.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Half Man creator Richard Gadd addresses those shock revelations in the finale.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Concerns about TikTok Four months after the US averted a TikTok ban, some lawmakers say Americans still don’t have enough information about whether the deal addresses national security concerns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Federal legislation championed by both parties — such as the American Ownership and Resilience Act, which addresses the financing challenges — is one of several bills recently introduced.
—Matt Helmer, Fortune, 23 May 2026
This development addresses the oxygen evolution reaction, which typically requires expensive materials like iridium or ruthenium.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
An InStyle writer found the Daily Nourish Body Lotion from AmLactin to be a gentle, skin-exfoliating lotion that addresses anti-aging concerns.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Noun
The final pillar of Skydream's platform addresses the cabin experience.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In an effort to reach Ray for comments, CBS News Miami visited two addresses linked to her and placed a phone call, but those efforts were unanswered.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Others said Columbia managed to find their current addresses.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
One of Courchevel 1850’s most sublime ski stays, the former Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges was rechristened in 2026 as Fouquet's Courchevel to better align its branding with its luxurious sister addresses in Paris and New York—a wise move given that everything here is ultra high-touch.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
In an effort to reach Ray for comment, CBS News Miami visited two addresses linked to her and placed a phone call, but both were unanswered.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert are His/Her Serene Highness (HSH), while King Felipe and Queen Letizia are called His/Her Majesty — the highest addresses of all.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The bigger issue is that many systems still rely on information criminals may already have, such as birthdays, addresses and partial Social Security numbers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
There have also been various commencement speakers who have delivered controversial addresses that some graduates — and outside observers — found offensive.
—Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
Verb
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Venue operator Live Nation — which manages more than 300 facilities across the country — initially hoped to build a permanent amphitheater nearby, but scrapped those plans in 2023 after the Irvine City Council ended negotiations.—
Clay Marshall,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Today, Richards, 64, devotes himself to working with other cult survivors and serves on the board of an organization called Living Cult Free.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Parents can also rest easy knowing that the infotainment system includes automatic 911 emergency assistance technology that contacts first responders in the event of a collision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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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
Noun
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My speeches, however, fell on deaf ears mostly.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Such speeches are rare and often become one of the most important of a pontificate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The art show paired portraits of animals that exhibit same-sex behaviors, like peacocks and flamingos, and was meant to be a commentary on how queerness has been hidden throughout history, leaving artists to use symbolism to communicate their point of view.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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According to police, Thach contacted most of his victims through Snapchat and engaged in grooming behaviors such as buying food, alcohol and drugs for the victims.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Blue Water Bistro, nearer the sand, handles relaxed lunches and dinners with dishes such as lobster tail burger and seafood claypot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As Petruschin focuses on the show’s host, head makeup artist Natasha Marcelina handles the show’s roster of guests.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The same applies during perimenopause, when cycle length and hormonal patterns become less predictable.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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This offer applies to products under warranty and even some past the warranty period (which varies by product).—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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And one company in the Fortune 500 reaches even further back to a time before the United States declared independence.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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