addressing

Definition of addressingnext
present participle of address
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of addressing Thursday and Friday will be spent addressing bills that have been approved by both chambers but with differences in the language, Perez said. Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 Providing energy at the lowest possible cost and supporting financial assistance programs are most frequently cited as top priorities, while addressing climate goals ranks last. Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Monday’s first media tour of the IBC became something of a confessional, with FIFA executives addressing mounting concerns surrounding a tournament now just 94 days away. Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026 The New England Patriots are addressing one of their top defensive priorities this offseason, agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. Staff and Wire Reports, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026 Youth violence prevention also highlighted The day's programming also included a Youth Violence Conflict Resolution Seminar, focused on addressing violence and instability affecting young people. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 Improving public safety requires a comprehensive approach that includes effective policing, community engagement, youth programs, mental health services and addressing police recruitment challenges. Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026 Re-signing Flott would be the most direct avenue to addressing the position. Dan Duggan, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Be patient and allow your lawn to wake up in April before addressing any permanent damage from the cold. Wayne Hobbs, Florida Times-Union, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
Verb
  • Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For parents, devoting one-on-one time to children who are not in crisis, acknowledging their experiences, and validating their feelings without trying to fix them can make an enormous difference.
    Debra Manetta, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There are still young people out there who are devoting themselves to the craft.
    Outside, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The settlement follows a 2022 lawsuit claiming SiriusXM continued calling people who were either listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who directly asked the company to stop contacting them.
    James Powel, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Health officials are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed, the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) said in a release Thursday, while keeping patient details under wraps for privacy.
    Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • So how are Israelis handling the Iranian onslaught, which erupted a short eight months after the previous round of hostilities concluded?
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with one to two tablespoons of water to create a paste before applying it to the grout lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Bethenny Frankel was innocently applying a roller on her face to help with inflammation on Thursday on Instagram.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Despite landing in Sacramento, the Horned Frogs still were appreciative of reaching another NCAA Tournament and hosting the first two rounds in Fort Worth.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The potential for record heat in the Sacramento area is expected to continue every day through at least Friday, with temperatures in Sacramento reaching up to 93 degrees.
    Brandon Downs, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For example gerrymandering, or the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one political party, is an ongoing, albeit controversial tactic among both Democrats and Republicans.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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