1
as in to handle
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 to devote
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 to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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1
as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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as in behavior
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 address
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
In addition, intensifying geopolitical tensions are increasing the need for quick deployment of new systems in space, which, Barnhart says, could be more speedily addressed with servicing systems such as the Port, than by building new spacecraft from scratch on Earth.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 June 2025
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Navigate the map to a specific address or intersection by searching for it in the search box at the bottom of the map.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
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Verb
Platforms would also need to take other steps such as implementing a protocol for addressing suicidal ideation, suicide or self-harm expressed by users.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
In addition, intensifying geopolitical tensions are increasing the need for quick deployment of new systems in space, which, Barnhart says, could be more speedily addressed with servicing systems such as the Port, than by building new spacecraft from scratch on Earth.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
He had been given an address of an NFL free agent workout near Miami.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Navigate the map to a specific address or intersection by searching for it in the search box at the bottom of the map.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
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Steve Klein, who has been executive director of the Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory & Education Center in Louisburg, Kansas for over a decade, has encountered numerous cases where owners were unprepared or ill-equipped to handle exotic animals.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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With his former defense attorneys now working for the government, Trump earlier this year tapped the elite Manhattan law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell to handle his criminal appeal.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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However, manufacturers should devote similar attention to their return on data.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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As one of vanishingly few Palestinian American voices in Hollywood, Amer might have devoted what would, unfortunately, be his show’s final season to current events.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Any witnesses or individuals with information have been asked to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at 203-977-4712.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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In many ways, Saturday’s talk was a truncated version of the marathon speech that the senator gave in April.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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Business Taken together, the changes reflect a new emphasis at Meta in favor of more unrestrained speech and more rapidly updating its apps — a dismantling of various guardrails the company has enacted over the years to curb the misuse of its platforms.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The women allege a longstanding pattern of such behavior.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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When Manford reported the incident, a supervisor allegedly laughed at her and did not report the behavior to human resources, the lawsuit claims.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The city must manage costs — as difficult as that is to do politically — rather than searching for new ways to increase taxes.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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This applies if there are two or more people present at the event.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Other concerns stem from the costs of the project, particularly with the city’s growing budget deficit that could reach close to $100 million in the coming years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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In that regard, the more pressing issue for its users will be the speed with which Android 16 via One UI 8 reaches their phones.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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