Synonyms of addressing

addressing

verb

present participle of address

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managing
• handling
• manipulating
• treating
• taking
• negotiating
• playing
• coping (with)
• maneuvering
• fielding
• grappling (with)
• hacking
• contending (with)
• swinging
• coming to grips with
• controlling
• pulling
• having a grip on
• regulating
• carrying out
• guiding
• engineering
• directing
• jockeying
• carrying off
• steering
• getting off
• finessing
• responding (to)
• commanding
• reacting (to)
• bringing off
• running
• micromanaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbling
• mishandling
• bungling
• messing (up)
• botching
• muffing
• goofing (up)
• lousing up
• scamping
• foozling

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoting
• applying
• giving
• committing
• buckling
• bending
• working
• getting cracking
• concerning
• spending
• getting with it
• readdressing
• turning one's hand
• getting one's act together
• involving
• settling (down)
• setting (to)
• engaging
• stressing
• reapplying
• taxing
• busying
• exerting
• troubling
• wearing out
• exhausting
• carrying on
• knuckling down
• plowing
• plunging (in)
• putting out
• pitching in
• plugging (away)
• pegging (away)
• straining
• hustling
• humping
• grinding
• plodding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• playing
• idling
• trifling
• dawdling
• fooling around
• messing around
• fiddling (around)
• puttering (around)
• dallying
• pottering (around)
• monkeying (around)
• dillydallying

3

as in contacting

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacting
• reaching
• informing
• telling
• getting
• communicating (with)
• calling
• getting hold of
• getting in touch with
• advising
• notifying
• touching base (with)
• instructing
• acquainting
• briefing
• apprising
• familiarizing
• getting through (to)
• filling in
• enlightening
• phoning
• telephoning
• clueing
• buzzing
• ringing (up)
• keeping up (with)
• wising (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addressing

Ultimately, true customer retention stems from understanding and addressing needs with a human touch. — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The Nelson family said the NHTSA review and the SAFE Exit Act, federal legislation addressing safety risks associated with electronic door latches, could eventually help prevent similar deaths. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Last month, Williams was seen in a viral video angrily addressing fans who had followed him home to ask for autographs. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Speaking at a Malcolm X College news conference with the Chicago Teachers Union, the mayor refrained from addressing Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias by name following his Sunday campaign announcement for Johnson’s seat. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

These make senior centers ideal partners for addressing growing public health concerns around memory care. — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

The Panthers wasted little time addressing the left side of the offensive line, signing Rasheed Walker in March as insurance for Ekwonu. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Talarico toured Green Space Nature Preschool and gardened alongside young children before addressing the media, describing childcare and early childhood education as not only an education issue but an economic issue. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026