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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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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
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company’s international strategy addresses global carbon reduction and environmental sustainability demands while becoming a global leader in eco-friendly technology.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Here is a book that truly does not resemble anything else on the shelves today; that addresses the fascinating culinary history of candying with warmth and inclusivity and wit; that contains photo after photo of show-stopping invention and glamor.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The Australian social media ban is obviously a reaction to all of these reports, and addresses a concern that there are inadequate age-gating systems.
—John Brandon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This open-source protocol addresses the challenges of fragmented data access, allowing for more efficient and context-aware AI applications.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition, while fintech in the wider sense often addresses local markets, with the scope for global sales limited by regulatory differences, climate fintech is not so constrained.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This feature addresses the needs of over a billion people worldwide suffering from untreated mild to moderate hearing loss.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Preventing The Next Raptor Train Securing IoT devices requires a multi-layered strategy that addresses various aspects of device management, network security and ongoing monitoring.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Start with audience research, identify value intersections and ensure your campaign addresses their needs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company’s international strategy addresses global carbon reduction and environmental sustainability demands while becoming a global leader in eco-friendly technology.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Here is a book that truly does not resemble anything else on the shelves today; that addresses the fascinating culinary history of candying with warmth and inclusivity and wit; that contains photo after photo of show-stopping invention and glamor.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The Australian social media ban is obviously a reaction to all of these reports, and addresses a concern that there are inadequate age-gating systems.
—John Brandon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
This open-source protocol addresses the challenges of fragmented data access, allowing for more efficient and context-aware AI applications.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition, while fintech in the wider sense often addresses local markets, with the scope for global sales limited by regulatory differences, climate fintech is not so constrained.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
This feature addresses the needs of over a billion people worldwide suffering from untreated mild to moderate hearing loss.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
Preventing The Next Raptor Train Securing IoT devices requires a multi-layered strategy that addresses various aspects of device management, network security and ongoing monitoring.
—Shankar Somasundaram, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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Spoonful of Comfort then contacts the recipient to find out the recipient’s food preferences.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Social Security Administration contacts more than 1 million people each year to recover payments sent in error and many work out repayment plans.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Reagan used the line in three Republican National Convention speeches and repeatedly on campaign trails.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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That voice may start with a few blog posts or a newsletter, growing into research reports, keynote speeches, and articles that drive industry conversations.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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To be sure, there’s no need to cross the line and be complicit in any antisocial, unethical, or destructive behaviors.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Embed this safety culture at all levels of your organization to influence the attitudes and behaviors of every employee.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Turkey’s old playbook no longer applies.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That particularly applies to the core of his business— buying and selling millions of dollars of bonds for the clients' portfolios.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her impact reaches beyond sports into media rights, advertising, and cultural expectations.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The image of agoraphobic Pansy looking out her backyard window is so powerfully understated that Leigh’s psychodrama reaches the margins of Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ramping up concrete actions that foster connections and build communities is just as important to us as sustainability.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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