1
as in manages
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 devotes
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 contacts
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
a gentleman with all of poise and social address that one would expect of someone coming from old money
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Recent Examples of addresses
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That agreement also addresses spousal support, attorney’s fees, child support and custody of the former couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Isabella, although specific details have not been made public.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Below, during a recent conversation with THR, Chaves also addresses his own future among the Conjuring universe’s brain trust.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Director Luca Guadagnino addresses the final scene of the movie and his decision to break the fourth wall.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The move addresses a severe need for housing, which was brought to light in the wake of the 2023 mass shootings at two farms in the area.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders and advocacy groups are expected to continue pressing lawmakers for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses long-term labor needs in agriculture.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The dispute could affect billions of dollars in cross-border trade and set a new precedent for handling disagreements over the use of public figures and historic addresses in political messaging.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Homes can register doorbell cameras with the department, allowing CMPD to keep track of addresses and send or receive requests from users for footage when crime is reported nearby.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
San Jose officials had prevously approved a 708-unit housing development on the bus terminal property, whose addresses include 60 and 70 South Almaden Ave.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mahon outlined how the change would result in his company having to take time to change addresses with suppliers, update insurance and tax information, and reduce visibility on websites Google Maps and Yelp.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The high-efficiency bio indigo addresses the textile industry’s annual consumption of 2 million tons of dyes—99 percent of which are fossil-based.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The Libra new moon addresses disharmony.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The approach also addresses RO’s brine disposal challenge while producing powers.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
That agreement also addresses spousal support, attorney’s fees, child support and custody of the former couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Isabella, although specific details have not been made public.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Below, during a recent conversation with THR, Chaves also addresses his own future among the Conjuring universe’s brain trust.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Director Luca Guadagnino addresses the final scene of the movie and his decision to break the fourth wall.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
The move addresses a severe need for housing, which was brought to light in the wake of the 2023 mass shootings at two farms in the area.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Industry leaders and advocacy groups are expected to continue pressing lawmakers for comprehensive immigration reform that addresses long-term labor needs in agriculture.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Several of the addresses listed to Chen are in Hong Kong.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The dispute could affect billions of dollars in cross-border trade and set a new precedent for handling disagreements over the use of public figures and historic addresses in political messaging.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Homes can register doorbell cameras with the department, allowing CMPD to keep track of addresses and send or receive requests from users for footage when crime is reported nearby.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
San Jose officials had prevously approved a 708-unit housing development on the bus terminal property, whose addresses include 60 and 70 South Almaden Ave.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mahon outlined how the change would result in his company having to take time to change addresses with suppliers, update insurance and tax information, and reduce visibility on websites Google Maps and Yelp.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
The high-efficiency bio indigo addresses the textile industry’s annual consumption of 2 million tons of dyes—99 percent of which are fossil-based.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The Libra new moon addresses disharmony.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Because a tax bill may be sent to a business office or other location different from the property being transferred, some of the addresses listed may differ from the property that was transferred.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
Verb
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The box set devotes a lot of time to the summer of 1963.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The piece followed the guidelines of the city's Public Art for Neighborhoods Program, which devotes 1% of the value of its incentives to public art.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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People should not pay anyone who contacts them with cryptocurrency, wire transfers or gift cards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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That person, who often is located overseas, contacts the victim — or convinces the victim to contact them — and falsely claims the victim’s identity or bank account has been hacked or compromised.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Conversely, after Lai used less antagonistic language toward China in speeches this May and October, China declined to hold large military drills.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Beyond a few rallying speeches in presidential election years, Obama appeared to have put his political days very much behind him.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What works about the movies — the believable kid behaviors, Skarsgård’s performance, and a steady stream of scares — isn’t what’s driving the show.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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These behaviors weren’t just superficial.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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TrustNordisk handles international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump cannot pardon himself in the hush money case because presidential clemency power only applies to federal cases.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The law applies to approximately 4,000 restaurants in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This may leave countries to do more in terms of adaption to the changing climate whether or not the shift reaches the most apocalyptic forecasts of climate campaigners.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Assuming the xplate reaches production, a pledge of US$478 will get you an M or L setup of your own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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