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
• turning a hand
• getting cracking
• spending
• concerning
• getting with it
• readdressing
• turning one's hand
• getting one's act together
• involving
• settling (down)
• setting (to)
• stressing
• engaging
• reapplying
• taxing
• busying
• exerting
• troubling
• wearing out
• exhausting
• carrying on
• knuckling down
• plowing
• plunging (in)
• putting out
• pitching in
• plugging (away)
• pegging (away)
• hustling
• straining
• 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
• keeping in touch with
• getting hold of
• advising
• getting in touch with
• notifying
• touching base (with)
• instructing
• acquainting
• briefing
• apprising
• familiarizing
• getting through (to)
• filling in
• enlightening
• phoning
• telephoning
• buzzing
• clueing
• cluing
• ringing (up)
• keeping up (with)
• wising (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addressing

For adults, the focus should be on understanding the cause, addressing it and finding the right mix of medical, surgical and lifestyle strategies. —Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo this week addressing charges of Islamophobia in the campaign. —ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025

With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities. —Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025

Dylan Efron is finally addressing the elephant that's been living in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom — his brother Zac Efron's absence from the live show audience. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025

There’s something very reminiscent of Dorothy’s audience with the great and powerful Oz about Elsbeth addressing Raquel without seeing her, and something similarly Oz-like about Raquel herself once she’s confronted with proof of Johnny’s infidelity, too. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025

In other words, addressing crime beyond responding to 911 calls. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025

Conversations that include addressing the challenges? —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025

Some of Borseth’s priorities if elected will include ensuring school security and safety, addressing chronic absenteeism and ending off-cycle, odd-year school board elections. —Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025