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
The Guthrie family's 'hour of desperation' The Guthrie family has posted several videos on social media over the past two weeks, addressing both Savannah Guthrie's followers and a person who may have abducted Nancy Guthrie.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Midway through her second edition at the helm of the Berlinale, the combative festival director wastes no time addressing the political storm that flared on opening day and quickly threatened to eclipse the films themselves.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
German artist Henrike Naumann, known for her installations of furniture and household objects addressing the turmoil of German reunification and showing how aesthetic choices affect political ideology, died in Berlin on February 14.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Feb. 2026
The list contains numerous texts promoting patriotism but does not include any material addressing ongoing antisemitism in America.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
This method can target smaller areas in each room of your home or apartment—but is less than ideal for addressing any bed bugs taking refuge in your walls.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Following practices for good heart health like eating a nutritious diet, sleeping enough, getting enough consistent exercise and addressing underlying medical conditions that make heart disease more likely are all important.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
After a devastating finish in the men's singles figure skating competition, which saw the two-time world champion fall twice during his free skate presentation, Malinin is addressing how his mental health affected his performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Midway through her second edition at the helm of the Berlinale, the combative festival director wastes no time addressing the political storm that flared on opening day and quickly threatened to eclipse the films themselves.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
The couple submitted a complaint to the oil division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry and is responsible for addressing related pollution.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
German artist Henrike Naumann, known for her installations of furniture and household objects addressing the turmoil of German reunification and showing how aesthetic choices affect political ideology, died in Berlin on February 14.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Feb. 2026
The list contains numerous texts promoting patriotism but does not include any material addressing ongoing antisemitism in America.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
This method can target smaller areas in each room of your home or apartment—but is less than ideal for addressing any bed bugs taking refuge in your walls.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Following practices for good heart health like eating a nutritious diet, sleeping enough, getting enough consistent exercise and addressing underlying medical conditions that make heart disease more likely are all important.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026
After a devastating finish in the men's singles figure skating competition, which saw the two-time world champion fall twice during his free skate presentation, Malinin is addressing how his mental health affected his performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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City staff is evaluating options for managing the orchard, including working with existing staff.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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With a dual perspective, this novel follows Maya managing her grief and facing the past while mothers in China are forced to give up their own daughters.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Still, the too-long-didn’t-read of what’s unfolding in the world of air travel is that major carriers are devoting lots of time and resources to their premium tier of travelers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Firm research shows mom-and-pop investors are typically devoting only a small portion of their overall portfolios to these speculative plays, while keeping most of their money in more traditional investments.—
Yun Li,Kate Rooney,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider contacting local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept newer models that haven’t been recalled.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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His bond was set at $5,000 cash, and he is banned from contacting the victim, according to court records.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant workers handling dead roaches and not noticing enough rodent poop to fill a human toilet lowlight this week’s Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida restaurants failing inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Businesses handling sensitive data demand stable and predictable outputs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were the snowboarders who were disqualified for applying ski wax that contained forever chemicals.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday may see some isolated flurries early and partly sunny skies during the day, reaching a high in the low 40s, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Dow reaching 50,000 is an amazing milestone, Silverblatt said.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hogan and his men secretly functioned as an espionage and sabotage operation, successfully manipulating the inept Germans over the course of 168 episodes.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trump fired former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer in August, implying that the agency was manipulating labor market data under her leadership.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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