1
as in managing
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 devoting
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 contacting
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressing
The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
By addressing it daily, your clothes chair remains useful for quick drops but won’t become a burden.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Officials say the move marks a significant victory in addressing problems that have reportedly plagued the area for years.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
At last month’s ASEAN summit, leaders reaffirmed the Five Point Consensus as the central framework for addressing Burma’s crisis.
—Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Much of the pro-referendum campaign centered on addressing congestion on local roads.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Clinical trials of gene-editing are currently addressing health and blood vessel ailments and various infectious diseases.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Her mother accompanied her to appointments, managing logistics and providing emotional support.—
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Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
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Then there is the steady stream of profiles on tech billionaires joylessly devoting themselves to maximizing their lifespan.—
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From the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to CNN and even Fox News, nearly all the country’s major newsrooms are in the thrall of this vision of politics, devoting untold amounts of energy to technocratic commentary and polling.—
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Anonymous tips can be offered by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.—
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.—
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
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Regularly applying sealer to your grout and keeping the area clean is your best chance at preventing mold and mildew growth along your grout.—
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My hair feels brittle, my skin is dry from the cold weather, and my makeup is not applying right.—
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The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.—
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That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.—
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Unlike conventional breaches that hinge on phishing or user error, this exploit, now known as EchoLeak, bypassed human behavior entirely, silently extracting confidential information by manipulating how Copilot interacts with user data.—
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Disney is depicted as manipulating this framework to its benefit and to the detriment of Dish and its customers.—
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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