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

This historical illiteracy – as well as a fundamental lack of understanding about what constitutes anti-Semitism – leaves institutions without clear standards for addressing the centuries-old hatred. —Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

The crowd celebrating Magyar's victory was full of young people, many first-time voters, who said Magyar earned their support by crisscrossing the country and addressing a wide range of domestic problems. —Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026

Alex Cooper is addressing rumors about a feud with Alix Earle head on. —Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026

Hours after the attack on his house, Altman posted a photo of his husband and their toddler in a blog post addressing the threats against him. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026

The report concludes with a handful of recommendations aimed at addressing San Diego city finances in a more pragmatic manner. —Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026

Neither the city nor the county has agreed upon or given communities like San Pedro a reasonable expectation for addressing the crisis, Kuhn said. —Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Doctors Medical Center released a statement addressing Hernandez's discharge, saying decisions are made based on each patient's individual condition. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

In recent weeks, Orbán has focused on addressing fears of an energy price shock, stemming from the war in Iran. —Domi Suskova, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026