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
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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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No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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The state is devoting $50 million in federal grant funding this year to cancer screening, prevention and treatment.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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Federal investigators in Guam believed the devices held evidence that would help prove individuals handling the island’s Covid unemployment assistance program were part of a plot to steal funds.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Set on nearly an acre of land, the compound commands more than 150 linear feet of ocean frontage—more than any other home in Lanikai, according to List Sotheby’s International Realty, which is handling the listing.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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The agents’ varied use of cameras on duty raises a potential legal quagmire on how to preserve or share footage of encounters – and even raises the possibility of agents manipulating footage, experts said.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has accused Iran’s Islamic Republic government of manipulating the facts around the death of filmmaker Javad Ganji, who was killed while participating in popular protests sweeping the country since early January.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Clouser said giving a vitamin K injection at birth is a very common practice around the globe.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Affluence fuels demand A key driver of the surge in live events is the growing number of affluent households, which are giving consumers more disposable income to spend on experiences, industry experts said.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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