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 institution also had multiple projects done under his leadership, including a complete renovation of the Main Gallery, the opening of the Wylie Gallery and addressing long-standing maintenance needs, amongst others.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
This will render research, innovation and societal advances as dim, undetectable versions of themselves, restricting the country’s ability to lead globally in addressing the most pressing issues of our times.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The returns would be limited by the cost of borrowing, according to Munnell, and would divert Congress’ attention from addressing the imbalance between Social Security’s trust fund reserves and benefit payments.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The DeKalb County School District has released a second round of proposals under its Student Assignment Project, an effort aimed at addressing overcrowding in some schools and under-enrollment in others.
—Monique John, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The report emphasized the need to establish a harmonized baseline for measuring textile waste in Europe, addressing a long-standing lack of consistent data across the industry.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
The plan is aimed at addressing uneven enrollment trends across the three districts, with student numbers declining in Hickory City and Newton-Conover while growing in Catawba County Schools, according to Catawba County spokesperson Amy McCauley.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Teachers face a complex challenge in addressing Chávez’s legacy with age-appropriate discussions.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
This will render research, innovation and societal advances as dim, undetectable versions of themselves, restricting the country’s ability to lead globally in addressing the most pressing issues of our times.
—Jane M. Saks, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The returns would be limited by the cost of borrowing, according to Munnell, and would divert Congress’ attention from addressing the imbalance between Social Security’s trust fund reserves and benefit payments.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The DeKalb County School District has released a second round of proposals under its Student Assignment Project, an effort aimed at addressing overcrowding in some schools and under-enrollment in others.
—Monique John, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The report emphasized the need to establish a harmonized baseline for measuring textile waste in Europe, addressing a long-standing lack of consistent data across the industry.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
The plan is aimed at addressing uneven enrollment trends across the three districts, with student numbers declining in Hickory City and Newton-Conover while growing in Catawba County Schools, according to Catawba County spokesperson Amy McCauley.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Teachers face a complex challenge in addressing Chávez’s legacy with age-appropriate discussions.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
What comes next for Austin’s cost of living City leaders say addressing Austin’s affordability crisis will require action on multiple fronts.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Switzerland has had close diplomatic ties to the United States, managing its consular interests in Iran through the Swiss mission in Tehran and providing a venue for two rounds of nuclear negotiations with Iran in February as well as for negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Becoming less invested in managing outcomes and keeping everything together?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Tony has fully jumped into our theatre program devoting himself to straight plays and musical theatre.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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After devoting much of his LACMA tenure to construction projects, Govan sounds ready to take off his hard hat.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Krawczyk suggests first contacting the hospital.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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After contacting the support team for the website, authorities were allegedly able to link Broaden to the account, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Begin with any tasks that have been postponed recently before handling brand-new issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Sony is handling the foreign release on this as Amazon MGM Studios builds out its own foreign distribution arm.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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That includes a new California bill, which attempts revive the mask restrictions by also applying them to state law enforcement officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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In all, 34% of the total applications on hold are from people applying for green cards, immigrant visas, or citizenship, according to the Cato analysis, and roughly half are for work authorization permits.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that one of the projectiles was intercepted by a US warship while the other failed mid-flight before reaching the target area.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The fire grew throughout Saturday, reaching 4,595 acres by Sunday morning, and remains at 0% containment.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Adrian Maclean, 52, of Lisbon was arrested twice in connection with an embezzlement scheme police say involved manipulating records in the Hebron Tax Collector’s Office, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The split-screen dynamic is giving Republicans an early glimpse of what could become the party’s defining 2028 divide — one that may ultimately hinge on how the war unfolds.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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