Synonyms of addresses

addresses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of address

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manages
• handles
• manipulates
• treats
• takes
• negotiates
• plays
• fields
• contends (with)
• maneuvers
• comes to grips with
• grapples (with)
• copes (with)
• swings
• has a grip on
• hacks
• engineers
• pulls
• controls
• regulates
• directs
• carries out
• guides
• steers
• responds (to)
• commands
• gets off
• carries off
• reacts (to)
• finesses
• brings off
• jockeys
• runs
• micromanages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbles
• mishandles
• botches
• bungles
• messes (up)
• goofs (up)
• muffs
• scamps
• louses up
• foozles

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devotes
• applies
• gives
• commits
• works
• buckles
• bends
• gets cracking
• gets with it
• concerns
• sets (to)
• spends
• turns one's hand
• readdresses
• gets one's act together
• involves
• reapplies
• engages
• settles (down)
• stresses
• troubles
• knuckles down
• busies
• wears out
• exhausts
• exerts
• taxes
• pitches in
• plunges (in)
• plugs (away)
• hustles
• puts out
• carries on
• pegs (away)
• plows
• strains
• humps
• grinds
• plods

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• plays
• idles
• trifles
• dawdles
• dallies
• putters (around)
• fools around
• fiddles (around)
• messes around
• monkeys (around)
• potters (around)
• dillydallies

3

as in contacts

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacts
• reaches
• informs
• tells
• gets
• communicates (with)
• calls
• gets hold of
• advises
• gets in touch with
• notifies
• touches base (with)
• clues
• instructs
• familiarizes
• enlightens
• gets through (to)
• briefs
• phones
• telephones
• apprises
• acquaints
• fills in
• rings (up)
• buzzes
• keeps up (with)
• wises (up)

addresses

2 of 2

noun

plural of address

1

as in speeches

a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

George Washington's Farewell Address

a papal address

Synonyms & Similar Words

• speeches
• talks
• lectures
• sermons
• orations
• declamations
• harangues
• perorations
• presentations
• monologues
• tributes
• rants
• eulogies
• keynote addresses
• diatribes
• tirades
• panegyrics
• soliloquies
• salutatories
• homilies
• pitches
• spiels

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• behaviors
• actions
• demeanors
• attitudes
• manners
• conducts
• looks
• characteristics
• presences
• bearings
• poses
• traits
• deportments
• forms
• gestes
• courtesies
• comportments
• styles
• etiquettes
• postures
• practices
• attributes
• aspects
• affectations
• decorums
• habits
• rules
• proprieties
• airs
• protocols
• amenities
• poises
• modes
• mores
• patterns
• civilities
• customs
• formalities
• carriages
• singularities
• peculiarities
• conventions
• tricks
• habitudes
• fashions
• p's and q's
• miens
• marks
• oddities
• wonts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addresses

Verb

Ristroph’s lab frequently addresses these kinds of colorful real-world puzzles. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

This study addresses the research gap by asking public school principals to share information about their in-service learning opportunities, including the frequency of those opportunities, their subject matter, and their usefulness. — Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

Every strategic plan addresses funding, volunteers and growth. — Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Orange County needs a dedicated and sustainable funding source for a comprehensive, multimodal transportation system that addresses the future needs of our region. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s Vladimir Putin addresses the audience at the 23rd Congress of the United Russia party in Moscow on June 28, 2026. — Sam Meredith,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The episode beautifully addresses the burdens that typically come with being the eldest daughter. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026

At this size, handling is just as important as capacity; Galian addresses this with double-cable steering and a steering angle above 90 degrees for parking and tight spaces. — New Atlas, 6 July 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, 4 July 2026

Noun

As per the news release, Gripen addresses advanced threats in demanding environments. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

More than 3,800 addresses are still under mandatory evacuation in both counties. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026

The system also reportedly relies on hundreds of internet addresses used to direct its activity. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Password managers store your usernames, passwords and email addresses. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Valentine and Suarez did not respond to letters mailed to addresses that appeared to be associated with them. — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The attorney also addressed the letter to several email addresses listed on the Brownsville Energy Storage Terminals website. — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 2 July 2026

McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Doxxing usually refers to releasing sensitive personal information such as addresses and phone numbers. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 26 June 2026