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
Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
When Licata and state-appointed board chair Pete Geren first assumed their roles in March, addressing grade-level performance in English and reading was a major priority.
—Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The council first delayed the item at its May 19 meeting, directing city staff members to return with conditions addressing community concerns about drainage, parking and privacy.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
The raid was carried out by the POP Team, a specialty unit that conducts surveillance and investigations aimed at securing search warrants and addressing chronic neighborhood crime problems.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
After a notable 16-year tenure as a Corporate VP at The Coca-Cola Company, Crusoe-Ingram transitioned from the iconic brand to addressing senior hunger.
—Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Ham argued that addressing violence will require broader community involvement.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Defense starts addressing jury Standing at the lectern in front of the jury, Srebnick said the crash was a tragedy.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
But in making their arguments, the authors went further, addressing fundamental questions of politics by laying out the political theory that underlies that Constitution.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
When Licata and state-appointed board chair Pete Geren first assumed their roles in March, addressing grade-level performance in English and reading was a major priority.
—Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The council first delayed the item at its May 19 meeting, directing city staff members to return with conditions addressing community concerns about drainage, parking and privacy.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
The raid was carried out by the POP Team, a specialty unit that conducts surveillance and investigations aimed at securing search warrants and addressing chronic neighborhood crime problems.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
After a notable 16-year tenure as a Corporate VP at The Coca-Cola Company, Crusoe-Ingram transitioned from the iconic brand to addressing senior hunger.
—Lisa Lacy, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Ham argued that addressing violence will require broader community involvement.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Defense starts addressing jury Standing at the lectern in front of the jury, Srebnick said the crash was a tragedy.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
But in making their arguments, the authors went further, addressing fundamental questions of politics by laying out the political theory that underlies that Constitution.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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This has Americans devoting a greater share of their paycheck to gas.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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He was also ordered to stay away from the victim, prohibited from contacting her directly or indirectly in writing, through a telephone, or via social media.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Rozier’s conditions of release prohibited him from contacting any team members of the Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, including players, coaches and medical staff members.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Pasadena police will be handling the perimeter and directing pedestrians and traffic away from the training area.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Ohio’s exemption is fairly broad, applying not only to construction materials, but to the expensive equipment — such as server racks and cooling systems — used in data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The system can reportedly target threats flying as low as 50 feet above the ground and at altitudes reaching approximately 17 miles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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More importantly, the engines only need to be started shortly before reaching the active runway threshold.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The ever-expanding, replicating, and manipulating series of rooms take scraps and memories of those who pass through it, expanding into something that defies personality or ease.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Uribe sued Cepeda for allegedly manipulating witnesses, but the Supreme Court cleared Cepeda of wrongdoing.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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