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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1
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
Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar feud with fiery tracks The Grammy-winning rapper also used his latest musical project to reignite his feud with fellow emcee Kendrick Lamar.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The work suggests the platform addresses one of the key missing ingredients needed for future all-optical computing.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Mamdani’s Executive Budget rightly addresses some of this excess, trimming DOC’s uniformed headcount by 586 positions, and putting the city on track to save $78 million next year.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Home Depot's statement addresses federal law enforcement access, but questions remain about how local or out-of-state police requests are handled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
But Harris believes the end result is an ambitious attempt to thumb its nose at the patriarchy while allowing a story that addresses abuse, violence, and trauma to also be an incredibly fun time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
And that would be centering tax policymaking in a new institution that addresses issues that perhaps are not addressed at the inclusive framework or perhaps are not addressed as thoroughly as some countries might like.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This addresses a critical gap in existing federal law, which guarantees only unpaid leave.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The feature, introduced in late 2025, prevents mobile networks from pinpointing exact street addresses, instead restricting location data to a broader neighborhood.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The high end addresses those shortcomings, but at prices comparable to high-end bikes from specialized categories.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
This has been a theme in his Comedy Festival addresses at least since 2023, in what has become one of the most crucial dates in the British comedy calendar.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The company’s proprietary Balanced Care Method® is designed to do just that, providing the foundation for care that addresses cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Both sides talk past each other because neither has a clear test for which specific regulation, aimed at which actor, addresses which gap, and at what cost to whom, is actually necessary.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Last month, the former Barack Obama speechwriter Zev Karlin-Neumann urged the renowned individuals preparing to stand before the class of 2026 to engage with politics directly in their addresses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The buildings have addresses of 3003 Bunker Hill Lane and 5303, 5353 and 5403 Betsy Ross Drive, according to the real estate documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Verb
Roberts dives into the finale, addresses some critiques that have been made of season 8, and shares which scene that was filmed in season 1 and season 8, holds a special place for Balfe, Heughan, Davis and him.
—Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar feud with fiery tracks The Grammy-winning rapper also used his latest musical project to reignite his feud with fellow emcee Kendrick Lamar.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The work suggests the platform addresses one of the key missing ingredients needed for future all-optical computing.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Mamdani’s Executive Budget rightly addresses some of this excess, trimming DOC’s uniformed headcount by 586 positions, and putting the city on track to save $78 million next year.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Home Depot's statement addresses federal law enforcement access, but questions remain about how local or out-of-state police requests are handled.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
But Harris believes the end result is an ambitious attempt to thumb its nose at the patriarchy while allowing a story that addresses abuse, violence, and trauma to also be an incredibly fun time.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
And that would be centering tax policymaking in a new institution that addresses issues that perhaps are not addressed at the inclusive framework or perhaps are not addressed as thoroughly as some countries might like.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This addresses a critical gap in existing federal law, which guarantees only unpaid leave.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Noun
Connections, addresses, family members and employers can be assembled fast.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The feature, introduced in late 2025, prevents mobile networks from pinpointing exact street addresses, instead restricting location data to a broader neighborhood.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The high end addresses those shortcomings, but at prices comparable to high-end bikes from specialized categories.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
This has been a theme in his Comedy Festival addresses at least since 2023, in what has become one of the most crucial dates in the British comedy calendar.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
The company’s proprietary Balanced Care Method® is designed to do just that, providing the foundation for care that addresses cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Both sides talk past each other because neither has a clear test for which specific regulation, aimed at which actor, addresses which gap, and at what cost to whom, is actually necessary.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Last month, the former Barack Obama speechwriter Zev Karlin-Neumann urged the renowned individuals preparing to stand before the class of 2026 to engage with politics directly in their addresses.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The buildings have addresses of 3003 Bunker Hill Lane and 5303, 5353 and 5403 Betsy Ross Drive, according to the real estate documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
Verb
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But more than any business accolade, Leah has found success doing the thing that every influencer wants to but almost none manages.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The movie manages to be rigorously muddled despite not being all that complicated.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Teddy currently devotes his time to Turner Enterprises and has served on the board of several organizations.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 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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In response to complaints last year about a student speaker who criticized Israel, the university required that some student graduation speeches be recorded ahead of time, a requirement that didn’t apply to speakers like Haidt.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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But perhaps Powell will be best remembered as a target – of angry tweets, speeches, and ultimately a criminal investigation, by the very president who nominated him in the first place.—
Kenny Malone,
NPR,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Barker, meanwhile, makes his world relatable and believable, which will help viewers see themselves in the characters, even as their behaviors become more and more unhinged.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Pay attention to your dog’s food behaviors to understand its needs throughout the stages of its life.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency petitions out of Virginia, will decide whether to reject the petition on his own or refer the petition to the full Supreme Court for a decision.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The concierge handles that matchmaking from the member’s profile, pairing travelers to properties based on preferences rather than price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The measure applies only to the Senate, not the House, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two chambers over responsibility for funding the federal government.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This applies especially for pets, because the algae can be extremely dangerous to their health.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And if New York reaches the NBA Finals, the challenge could become either the Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, or Victor Wembanyama in an NBA Cup Final rematch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Even the artists whose work all this machinery is supposedly serving no longer have a reliable way to know what real audiences actually want, since whatever feedback reaches them may already have passed through the same apparatus built to distort that feedback in the first place.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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