1
as in managing
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 devoting
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 contacting
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressing
Steve Starner, chief executive officer of Continuous Composites, said the company is focused on addressing manufacturing challenges involving high-performance and high-temperature materials.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Questions surrounding the ransom note resurfaced Monday after TMZ founder Harvey Levin posted a video addressing reports about a letter related to Nancy Guthrie.
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Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
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Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
And that is an ancient literary dynamic—a lyric condition, and a version of apostrophe, of addressing someone who can’t respond.
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Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.
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Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Questions surrounding the ransom note resurfaced Monday after TMZ founder Harvey Levin posted a video addressing reports about a letter related to Nancy Guthrie.
—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
And that is an ancient literary dynamic—a lyric condition, and a version of apostrophe, of addressing someone who can’t respond.
—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.
—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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These days, those same thinkers describe their object of study as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena—and universities, governmental agencies, and independent groups are devoting serious resources to finally getting to the bottom of whether extraterrestrials really are out there.
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But to avoid being stretched too much, defined as devoting more than 30% of their pay to housing, their income should be closer to $250,000.
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Jones said he's been contacting different property owners in areas where Gracie might be to ask for permission to search their land.
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Outside the convention, committee people perform duties in their communities like contacting and registering voters.
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There is a dedicated Microsoft Copilot key and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of handling AI workloads more efficiently than the main processor.
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Mediawan Rights, the sales arm of the production-distribution powerhouse, is handling international sales alongside Entourage Media.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Woman applying estrogen patch during hormone therapy.
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On June 28, Venezuelan officials said the death toll rose by 20, reaching about 1,450 people killed in the earthquakes.
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But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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