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
Fransein’s experiences as chief judge led her to identify training and education as important factors in addressing shortfalls in legal representation.
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Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie has released a fourth video addressing the apparent abduction of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, nearly half of all cases of dementia could be delayed or reduced by addressing certain risk factors, according to a 2024 report by the Lancet Commission.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
McCord’s work is part of an exhibition at the Los Angeles Center of Photography addressing the idea of loneliness, now considered an epidemic in America.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s simply unacceptable in terms of addressing the anxiety that the signing of these cooperation agreements has caused, not just on campus, but on the broader community, especially in light of what’s happening across the country.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
That said, many applaud the effort as an important step in addressing rising health care costs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie appeared in a social media video released over the weekend alongside her siblings, addressing whoever may be holding her mother and saying the family was prepared to pay for her safe return.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie has released a fourth video addressing the apparent abduction of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, nearly half of all cases of dementia could be delayed or reduced by addressing certain risk factors, according to a 2024 report by the Lancet Commission.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
McCord’s work is part of an exhibition at the Los Angeles Center of Photography addressing the idea of loneliness, now considered an epidemic in America.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s simply unacceptable in terms of addressing the anxiety that the signing of these cooperation agreements has caused, not just on campus, but on the broader community, especially in light of what’s happening across the country.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
That said, many applaud the effort as an important step in addressing rising health care costs.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie appeared in a social media video released over the weekend alongside her siblings, addressing whoever may be holding her mother and saying the family was prepared to pay for her safe return.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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The 30-year-old star, born Austin Richard Post, was born in New York but moved to Grapevine at 9 years old after Malone’s father, Rich Post, took a job managing concessions for the Dallas Cowboys.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2026
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He's considered a great in-game coach, who creates advantages in the margins, like on substitution patterns and managing the clock.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 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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The state is devoting $50 million in federal grant funding this year to cancer screening, prevention and treatment.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Coral Gables is urging residents to stay alert after coyote sightings in multiple neighborhoods, issuing a public warning with safety tips and contacting professional wildlife trappers, CBS News Miami has learned exclusively.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Austin officers responded to a 911 call placed by the mother before contacting ICE.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the passage of the INA, Congress tasked immigration courts with handling removal proceedings, thereby stripping district courts of jurisdiction over immigration matters.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brain is also far more adept at handling things like ambiguity, subtlety, and nuance.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Isaks, some gamblers will try to handicap these bets, applying some sort of statistical analysis to find an edge.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2026
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The brand is applying its expertise in sportswear materials to key apparel and footwear pieces, including Terrex Xperior Loose Fill hooded jackets, Frehiker 2 Gore-Tex Climawarm+ hiking shoes, and a jacket featuring innovative Primeknit construction.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hurzeler is probably safe for the rest of the season before a summer review of how things stand for a club with ambitions to build on reaching Europe for the first time in 2022-23 by competing regularly in the top half of the table and for their first domestic silverware.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fransein said peer mentors are wonderful at reaching clients in ways attorneys can’t.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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In other cases, extremists have been convicted of manipulating children into cutting themselves or even killing pets on camera, records show.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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His belief that a conspiratorial coterie of people is manipulating American policy.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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