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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That agreement also addresses spousal support, attorney’s fees, child support and custody of the former couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Isabella, although specific details have not been made public.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Below, during a recent conversation with THR, Chaves also addresses his own future among the Conjuring universe’s brain trust.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Director Luca Guadagnino addresses the final scene of the movie and his decision to break the fourth wall.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The move addresses a severe need for housing, which was brought to light in the wake of the 2023 mass shootings at two farms in the area.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders and advocacy groups are expected to continue pressing lawmakers for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses long-term labor needs in agriculture.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The After Violence Project, which addresses the impact of mass incarceration and the death penalty on families, trains therapists through its Access to Treatment Initiative.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … WALK BACK – Actress addresses Charlie Kirk comments after 'threatening' backlash.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The posts include food banks' names and addresses as well as restaurants that are stepping in to help offering free meals or making donations.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This data included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, race or ethnicity information, Social Security numbers and medical record numbers.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
While the sheriff’s office does not have a policy explicitly barring deputies from living out of state, employees are required to report their primary addresses to the department, according to the county handbook.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Whole-person health addresses a web of physical, social and emotional factors that can promote well-being.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The rewards system encourages players to self-report their names and addresses.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Homes can register doorbell cameras with the department, allowing CMPD to keep track of addresses and send or receive requests from users for footage when crime is reported nearby.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The approach also addresses RO’s brine disposal challenge while producing powers.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That agreement also addresses spousal support, attorney’s fees, child support and custody of the former couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Isabella, although specific details have not been made public.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Below, during a recent conversation with THR, Chaves also addresses his own future among the Conjuring universe’s brain trust.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Director Luca Guadagnino addresses the final scene of the movie and his decision to break the fourth wall.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The move addresses a severe need for housing, which was brought to light in the wake of the 2023 mass shootings at two farms in the area.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders and advocacy groups are expected to continue pressing lawmakers for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses long-term labor needs in agriculture.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
The After Violence Project, which addresses the impact of mass incarceration and the death penalty on families, trains therapists through its Access to Treatment Initiative.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
European security sources believe a similarly opaque system, involving front companies that are little more than fake numbers and billing addresses, has been used to keep the sodium perchlorate flowing to Iran.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … WALK BACK – Actress addresses Charlie Kirk comments after 'threatening' backlash.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The posts include food banks' names and addresses as well as restaurants that are stepping in to help offering free meals or making donations.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This data included names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, race or ethnicity information, Social Security numbers and medical record numbers.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
While the sheriff’s office does not have a policy explicitly barring deputies from living out of state, employees are required to report their primary addresses to the department, according to the county handbook.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Whole-person health addresses a web of physical, social and emotional factors that can promote well-being.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The rewards system encourages players to self-report their names and addresses.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Homes can register doorbell cameras with the department, allowing CMPD to keep track of addresses and send or receive requests from users for footage when crime is reported nearby.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The box set devotes a lot of time to the summer of 1963.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Of the various speeches, three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani sent a message to fans after winning his second championship in as many seasons with the Dodgers.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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President Woodrow Wilson enacted the Cloture Rule in 1917, requiring a two-thirds majority vote to pass legislation and prevent prolonged speeches from halting debate.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pullback behaviors are pronounced in young people—including many saddled with student loans—who experienced the steepest annual drop in credit of any generation since 2020, according to a recent FICO report.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Current research on CGMs doesn't show that reducing just the spikes leads to better health, but tracking CGM data definitely leads to healthier behaviors.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Legal observers are also watching whether the Court’s conservative majority—which invoked the major questions doctrine to strike down Biden-era initiatives on student loans, pandemic mandates, and climate rules—applies the same standard to a Republican president.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The same applies to Stanley Black & Decker — a big Wednesday gainer.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, the amount of water that ultimately reaches Bangladesh is significantly reduced because dam activities by China and India have limited the flow.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Musk said satellites can be used to control the amount of sunlight that reaches the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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