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
Daniela Avila, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The bill introduced in the House did not appear to address the backlog of cases or the processes involved in determining or vetting applications, although provisions may be added as the bill moves through Congress.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The data breach includes thousands of police department policy manuals and training documents from across the U.S., as well as emails, phone numbers, physical addresses, and other sensitive information pertaining to Lexipol staff.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
When the court returned from a break, the judge addressed these comments.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The bill introduced in the House did not appear to address the backlog of cases or the processes involved in determining or vetting applications, although provisions may be added as the bill moves through Congress.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Please include your name, address and town of residence for publication.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The data breach includes thousands of police department policy manuals and training documents from across the U.S., as well as emails, phone numbers, physical addresses, and other sensitive information pertaining to Lexipol staff.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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Sörensen said Martinez is well equipped to handle that role.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kids who communicate well, handle emotions effectively and build healthy relationships aren’t just naturally skilled at social interactions.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Artist’s Muse and Sonic Healer: Alice Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists.—
Vidhya Nagarajan,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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While fallen comrades like Norm Macdonald are feted throughout the night, the In Memoriam is devoted instead to sketches that have aged horribly.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the White House via email for comment.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information about Aurora Phelps is encouraged to contact the FBI and to visit this website.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The system processes natural speech and fields menu customizations.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a floor speech later that day, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., the ranking member on the Foreign Relations committee, said Ukraine still has bipartisan support.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The prepayment penalties unfairly restrict borrowers who wish to pay off their debts early, penalizing responsible financial behavior and discouraging economic mobility.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And as a part-time Air National Guard officer, General Caine was a co-founder of RISE Air, a regional airline, and managed other private businesses, according to his LinkedIn page and interviews with friends and former colleagues.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The park service maintains and manages more than 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites, along with about 26,000 historic structures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The president did not offer further details on whether the 25% tariff would be applied across the board to all countries or whether cars manufactured in Mexico and Canada under a free trade agreement Trump signed during his first term would be spared.—
John Liu and Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Applicants must have attended a high school in Ramona for at least two full years; maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average; apply for one of the two types of scholarships offered; be in need of financial assistance; and have a future goal.—
Maureen Robertson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Maryland improved to 20-6 overall and 10-5 in the Big Ten and reached 10 wins in the conference for only the second time in the last five years (11-9 in 2022-23, coach Kevin Willard’s first season).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Huskies were a 3-seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament, which was their lowest seeding since 2005, but the team went on a miracle run to upset 1-seed USC and reach the 23rd Final Four in program history.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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