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
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 21 July 2025
The role will be recast for the new DC Universe.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently addressed speculation that the film was being fast-tracked.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
You will be asked to provide basic personal information, like your name, date of birth, address, etc. to create your account.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Verb
Such trauma plays a significant role in HIV diagnoses, and therefore it must be addressed in order to curb new infections.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 21 July 2025
The role will be recast for the new DC Universe.
DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently addressed speculation that the film was being fast-tracked.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
Noun
Sara Suppan Minneapolis, Minn. • Letters should be sent with the writer’s name, address, and daytime phone number via e-mail to [email protected].
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
You will be asked to provide basic personal information, like your name, date of birth, address, etc. to create your account.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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The city and its utilities department is handling the acts of vandalism, working with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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All consular and diplomatic affairs related to the country are instead handled through the Indian Embassy in Djibouti, across the Red Sea.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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The scan revealed that the mysterious feline did have a microchip, one that showed the cat's name was Trixie and that her owner could be contacted — in Germany.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Newsweek has also contacted the Russian foreign ministry for comment.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Having more data about AAE will help to improve these speech recognition tools, which can often misinterpret AAE.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of this cancer include persistent sores, pain, difficulty swallowing or chewing and changes in speech.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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But The New York Times reported the documents don’t indicate any evidence of criminal behavior, despite Gabbard’s claims, and merely show Obama administration officials pressuring intelligence agencies to complete their review quickly.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The previous girlfriend warned Turner of Becton's behavior early in their relationship, but was unable to convince Turner to leave Becton, the affidavit states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The same cut also manages to lead all of the following half-dozen genre-specific lists: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales, Hot Rap Songs, Rap Streaming Songs, and the Rap Digital Song Sales rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While Bravo's Real Housewives franchise has never managed to break into this category, Hulu's Housewives-esque docusoap — which follows a group of very messy Mormon wives and mothers — earned a nomination after only being on for two seasons.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Heat can cause their frames and lenses to weaken and warp, and degrade any coatings applied to your lenses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Ross poured praise on his former boss's tariff plans, but said that the main challenge now will be reaching a fully fledged and durable agreement with China, and securing a trade deal with the European Union.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The Danes subsequently reached the final in 2017, beating relative minnows Austria on penalties in the semi-final, before losing to hosts the Netherlands 4-2 in the final.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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