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
On top of that, Petek wrote that over the last four years the governor and Legislature had plugged $125 billion in budget holes largely without addressing the structural differences between spending and revenue which have led budget deficits to grow over time.
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Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Focusing on a single shelf, one drawer, or even just your workout leggings feels a lot simpler than addressing the entire closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Gray’s 2026 challenges will be navigating complex relationships both in and outside of City Hall – all while addressing one of Austin’s hottest issues.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
This includes addressing the nuanced ways women think about support, developing silhouettes that work across a broad range of skin tones and clarifying how Vivaia communicates its material innovation and ocean-plastic commitments with greater purpose, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kircher said the first step to addressing this disconnect is analyzing each business function to figure out what the core skillsets associated with the job should be, and which parts of it should be automated.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
In response to the Branham incident, the education foundation connected to Campbell Union High School District contributed $13,000 toward addressing antisemitism on campuses.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Focusing on a single shelf, one drawer, or even just your workout leggings feels a lot simpler than addressing the entire closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Gray’s 2026 challenges will be navigating complex relationships both in and outside of City Hall – all while addressing one of Austin’s hottest issues.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
This includes addressing the nuanced ways women think about support, developing silhouettes that work across a broad range of skin tones and clarifying how Vivaia communicates its material innovation and ocean-plastic commitments with greater purpose, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Kircher said the first step to addressing this disconnect is analyzing each business function to figure out what the core skillsets associated with the job should be, and which parts of it should be automated.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
In response to the Branham incident, the education foundation connected to Campbell Union High School District contributed $13,000 toward addressing antisemitism on campuses.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
Verb
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Her mother accompanied her to appointments, managing logistics and providing emotional support.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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From the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and even Fox News, nearly all the country’s major newsrooms are in the thrall of this vision of politics, devoting untold amounts of energy to technocratic commentary and polling.—
Jason Blakely,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Anonymous tips can be offered by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Regularly applying sealer to your grout and keeping the area clean is your best chance at preventing mold and mildew growth along your grout.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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My hair feels brittle, my skin is dry from the cold weather, and my makeup is not applying right.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike conventional breaches that hinge on phishing or user error, this exploit, now known as EchoLeak, bypassed human behavior entirely, silently extracting confidential information by manipulating how Copilot interacts with user data.—
Hugo Huang,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Jan. 2026
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Disney is depicted as manipulating this framework to its benefit and to the detriment of Dish and its customers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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