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 event also raised funds for the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity among individuals with cancer and other life-altering illnesses.
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Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Now 40 years old, Jessica Mann’s first day of testimony at Weinstein’s rape retrial marked her third time addressing a Manhattan Supreme Court jury in six years.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, addressing this issue requires careful and gradual approaches grounded in a deep understanding of the domestic context, in a way that strengthens state authority and ensures that weapons are confined to the hands of the state while maintaining internal stability.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
No one in this neighborhood is addressing the fact that Cassie and Nate are suspiciously loaded for 22-year-olds.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
By addressing messes quickly and effectively, these types of products can help prevent stains, odors, and wear that often lead to deeper cleaning, repairs, or replacements.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
As research evolves and policy takes shape, the growing awareness of microplastics may prove to be the first step in addressing a problem that has, until now, largely gone unseen.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Now 40 years old, Jessica Mann’s first day of testimony at Weinstein’s rape retrial marked her third time addressing a Manhattan Supreme Court jury in six years.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Accordingly, addressing this issue requires careful and gradual approaches grounded in a deep understanding of the domestic context, in a way that strengthens state authority and ensures that weapons are confined to the hands of the state while maintaining internal stability.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
No one in this neighborhood is addressing the fact that Cassie and Nate are suspiciously loaded for 22-year-olds.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Spectra has been involved in the downtown Hartford apartment market for more than a decade, developing or managing more than 700 units.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The poll finds Trump is also underwater on managing every issue measured, as two-thirds of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction and Democrats' midterm lead over Republicans has increased slightly to 5 points.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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By the 1970s, editors tried to distinguish their op-ed pages from others, but most adopted the common practice of devoting most, if not all, of their op-ed pages to outside voices.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Walton then allegedly fled at a high rate of speed without contacting authorities.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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As the need for cell phone data use becomes more common — particularly in terms of contacting emergency services — this service gap becomes even more amplified, Humes wrote.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rai Cinema International Distribution, which is handling world sales, will unveil first footage in Cannes, with the production slated for completion in the fourth quarter of the year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Endorphins and serotonin spike, and over time the brain gets better at handling stressful conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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If bitten by a rattlesnake, victims should stay calm, limit movement, call 911 and seek emergency medical attention, avoiding myths such as sucking out the venom or applying ice.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Although an invasion was unlikely, an aged Washington threw himself into preventing the French Revolution from reaching American shores.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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On current plans, Europe’s defense annual spending is set to almost double by 2030, reaching nearly $750 billion.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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This can involve pretending to be an IT customer support and manipulating an employee at a target company into handing over internal access.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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But even then, our team of artists got in there and just started manipulating things.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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