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
During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The college goes far beyond helping with enrollment and GI Bill paperwork, taking a holistic approach to student veteran support by addressing academic, financial, health and social needs for veterans as well as their family members and dependents.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Officials with the development team said Thursday that the project will ensure safe, stable housing for dozens of households while addressing the growing need for affordable housing in Kansas City.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
La Jolla has a history of addressing traffic issues piecemeal, and the city still hasn’t implemented most improvements in the Torrey Pines Corridor Safety Program approved by the City Council in 2011.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Sweep Floors in High-Traffic Areas Dust, dirt, and spills accumulate throughout the day and Houser recommends keeping floors looking fresh by addressing high-traffic areas.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy sent out a statement addressing the incident Monday.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Providing energy at the lowest possible cost and supporting financial assistance programs are most frequently cited as top priorities, while addressing climate goals ranks last.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The college goes far beyond helping with enrollment and GI Bill paperwork, taking a holistic approach to student veteran support by addressing academic, financial, health and social needs for veterans as well as their family members and dependents.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Officials with the development team said Thursday that the project will ensure safe, stable housing for dozens of households while addressing the growing need for affordable housing in Kansas City.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
La Jolla has a history of addressing traffic issues piecemeal, and the city still hasn’t implemented most improvements in the Torrey Pines Corridor Safety Program approved by the City Council in 2011.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Sweep Floors in High-Traffic Areas Dust, dirt, and spills accumulate throughout the day and Houser recommends keeping floors looking fresh by addressing high-traffic areas.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy sent out a statement addressing the incident Monday.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Providing energy at the lowest possible cost and supporting financial assistance programs are most frequently cited as top priorities, while addressing climate goals ranks last.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The settlement follows a 2022 lawsuit claiming SiriusXM continued calling people who were either listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who directly asked the company to stop contacting them.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Health officials are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed, the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) said in a release Thursday, while keeping patient details under wraps for privacy.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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So how are Israelis handling the Iranian onslaught, which erupted a short eight months after the previous round of hostilities concluded?—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with one to two tablespoons of water to create a paste before applying it to the grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bethenny Frankel was innocently applying a roller on her face to help with inflammation on Thursday on Instagram.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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The potential for record heat in the Sacramento area is expected to continue every day through at least Friday, with temperatures in Sacramento reaching up to 93 degrees.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Adrian Maclean, 52, of Lisbon was arrested twice in connection with an embezzlement scheme police say involved manipulating records in the Hebron Tax Collector’s Office, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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