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
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
With assistance from a lawyer friend and a CPA family member, the pair addresses topics ranging from backstage etiquette to managing social media to dealing with record labels and publishing companies.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The agreement addresses a growing challenge for the advanced nuclear sector.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Mark Leymon, a criminal justice professor at Portland State University in Oregon, said the new law addresses a real problem.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Tiddes (pronounced titus with a middle d) also addresses the Melissa Barrera/Scream 7 joke that hit the cutting room floor along with the original ending.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
It’s formulated with the hero complex, procapil, which addresses hair loss at the root.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 13 June 2026
This legislation would require employers to pay employees their regular wages during jury service, a long-overdue reform that addresses one of the most persistent barriers to equal participation in our justice system.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Liftoff SpaceX founder Elon Musk addresses members of the media during a press conference announcing new developments of the Crew Dragon reusable spacecraft, at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California on October 10, 2019.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Every June, a stretch of the French Riviera becomes one of the most commercially influential addresses in the world for a week.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images Prosecutors expressed concerns about Lang's multiple previous arrests and his multiple home addresses.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026
On Wednesday, the Sacramento Preservation Commission is set to review a list of 20 addresses proposed by city staff either as LGBTQ landmarks or as part of a Lavender Heights Historic District.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum addresses them all.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Three men — Charles Ray Blackmon, 65, of Oakland; James Robert Dixon, 64, who had addresses in Sacramento and Oakland; and Miguel Sanchez Ramirez, 44, of Oakland — died at the scene.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Johnson did not return requests for comment sent to email addresses associated with him and his show.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
This transaction addresses the Mets' ongoing need for reliable depth as injuries continue to test various positions across the roster.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
With assistance from a lawyer friend and a CPA family member, the pair addresses topics ranging from backstage etiquette to managing social media to dealing with record labels and publishing companies.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The agreement addresses a growing challenge for the advanced nuclear sector.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Mark Leymon, a criminal justice professor at Portland State University in Oregon, said the new law addresses a real problem.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Below, during a spoiler conversation with THR, Tiddes (pronounced titus with a middle d) also addresses the Melissa Barrera/Scream 7 joke that hit the cutting room floor along with the original ending.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
It’s formulated with the hero complex, procapil, which addresses hair loss at the root.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 13 June 2026
This legislation would require employers to pay employees their regular wages during jury service, a long-overdue reform that addresses one of the most persistent barriers to equal participation in our justice system.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Liftoff SpaceX founder Elon Musk addresses members of the media during a press conference announcing new developments of the Crew Dragon reusable spacecraft, at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California on October 10, 2019.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Noun
Many argue that signatures are invalid because signers listed incorrect addresses or live outside of the district the candidate wants to represent.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Every June, a stretch of the French Riviera becomes one of the most commercially influential addresses in the world for a week.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images Prosecutors expressed concerns about Lang's multiple previous arrests and his multiple home addresses.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026
On Wednesday, the Sacramento Preservation Commission is set to review a list of 20 addresses proposed by city staff either as LGBTQ landmarks or as part of a Lavender Heights Historic District.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum addresses them all.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Three men — Charles Ray Blackmon, 65, of Oakland; James Robert Dixon, 64, who had addresses in Sacramento and Oakland; and Miguel Sanchez Ramirez, 44, of Oakland — died at the scene.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Johnson did not return requests for comment sent to email addresses associated with him and his show.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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In July, a few dozen more parking spaces will be added to the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot, bringing the total to about 200 spaces the nonprofit manages.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For example, our company manages 45,000 hectares of eucalyptus forest.—
Flavio Maluf,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 June 2026
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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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That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore.—
Melissa Scanlan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Because the system contacts the other party’s phone for verification, that person must also have the same three Google apps installed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Those officials — six members of the Fed’s governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Those officials — six members of the Fed's governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Multi-aircraft teaming focus Under the production contract, Shield AI will concentrate on collaborative combat behaviors involving multiple autonomous aircraft operating together under human supervision.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Verb
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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,
18 June 2026
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The same also applies to players from other smaller soccer nations.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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By the time the season reaches its conclusion, Lestat is still larger than life.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In addition to the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the collaboration between Pemberton and May also reaches the Rock Digital Song Sales tally, which is slightly more all-encompassing, as all subgenres of rock are eligible for the rundown.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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