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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Industry leaders and advocacy groups are expected to continue pressing lawmakers for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses long-term labor needs in agriculture.—
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MSNBC Newsweek,
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The After Violence Project, which addresses the impact of mass incarceration and the death penalty on families, trains therapists through its Access to Treatment Initiative.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Converses (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converses%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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