as in speaks (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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That transparency addresses a long, complicated legacy in gold mining.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
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The system addresses a critical global challenge, as industrial heat production currently accounts for one-fifth of the world’s total energy consumption, with 80% of that demand still being met by fossil fuels like oil and gas.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Converses (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converses%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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