as in to speak (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
in a press conference, the president is not just addressing reporters—he's conversing with the public
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The opinion also addressed fears voiced by critics that allowing the firings of Wilcox and Harris would jeopardize the independence of the Federal Reserve.—
John Kruzel,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
Each panic source will have its own steps for addressing them, of course.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Garber was greeted by a long, standing ovation at Harvard on Thursday, reflective of broad appreciation of his stand against the Trump administration.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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At the site we were greeted by Laura and her husband Pier Franco and their daughter Chiara.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Converse (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converse%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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