1
as in handled
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 devoted
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 contacted
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressed
Due process requires a commitment to the reasons punishment is sought and thus allows those reasons to be addressed and countered.
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JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Summer Walker has addressed the infidelity accusations surrounding her ex-boyfriend Lil Meech.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Going forward, Nason thinks Gen Z’s job crisis needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as their student loans start to accumulate and frustrations bubble.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Bostwick addressed the crowd, sharing comedic stories and reflecting on the film's cultural impact.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Lorincz apologized at her sentencing Lorincz publicly addressed the shooting for the first time at her sentencing hearing in November 2024.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Operational and logistical challenges posed by new regulations and sustainability goals will also be addressed.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Pacino addressed public curiosity about the couple’s relationship status in an interview with published last year.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Krista Bokhari addressed the controversy in a long Facebook post in May accusing the city of unethical behavior in its handling of the situation.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Summer Walker has addressed the infidelity accusations surrounding her ex-boyfriend Lil Meech.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Going forward, Nason thinks Gen Z’s job crisis needs to be addressed sooner rather than later, as their student loans start to accumulate and frustrations bubble.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Bostwick addressed the crowd, sharing comedic stories and reflecting on the film's cultural impact.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Lorincz apologized at her sentencing Lorincz publicly addressed the shooting for the first time at her sentencing hearing in November 2024.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Operational and logistical challenges posed by new regulations and sustainability goals will also be addressed.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Pacino addressed public curiosity about the couple’s relationship status in an interview with published last year.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Krista Bokhari addressed the controversy in a long Facebook post in May accusing the city of unethical behavior in its handling of the situation.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Allison Williams makes Morgan spiky and devoted, more to her daughter than to herself — which is actually her problem.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trump has devoted that attention to ending the war between Israel and Hamas.—
Barry Strauss,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The email also maintained that all of the students who were affected directly by the incident were contacted by the school and that those still experiencing symptoms are encouraged to call poison control or a medical provider.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rogatinsky contacted the mayor and Hollywood City Commissioner Alan Gruber, whose district includes the area where the house is located.—
Amanda Rosa
October 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Five years on, and somehow, the American economy has not only avoided a contraction but has managed to grow—an outcome many investors thought impossible.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But, with the loss of his income and bills pouring in, the family applied for benefits at the end of September when her husband's paychecks officially dried up.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The most obvious being that mice were used, so results can’t be directly applied to humans yet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The city of Little Rock has reached an agreement with police officers and sergeants to extend a union agreement through 2027, according to a news release issued Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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Only 23 other players NHL players have reached that game total, and only seven others — legends, each one — have hit that mark with a single franchise.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some materials and surfaces should not be treated with WD-40.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That initial interest was informed by his love of skateboarding.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Her company introduces a distinctive approach within its category—Quantum Intervention—a framework informed by research and scientific insights and advanced AI personalization into tools for resilience, recovery, and growth.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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