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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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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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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
This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training.
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The organization has seen 16 of its alumni go on to study at MIT, while others have launched startups addressing local challenges.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Tailoring Treatment for Long-Term Solutions Without addressing obesity's root cause, this trial-and-error path only delays patients from finding a true solution.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that these measures only deepen Mayotte’s divisions without addressing the root causes of migration.
—Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses must remain proactive in addressing these challenges by continuously updating guardrails and monitoring AI performance.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This integration of diverse ideas can bolster AI’s ability to tackle the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global challenges through a more inclusive lens.
—Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From delivering lifesaving aid to those on the move to addressing the root causes of migration, UNICEF and partners are committed to protecting the rights and futures of the world's children.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Also, addressing the scourge of antisemitism must be at the top of Dhillon’s agenda.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The organization has seen 16 of its alumni go on to study at MIT, while others have launched startups addressing local challenges.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Tailoring Treatment for Long-Term Solutions Without addressing obesity's root cause, this trial-and-error path only delays patients from finding a true solution.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that these measures only deepen Mayotte’s divisions without addressing the root causes of migration.
—Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses must remain proactive in addressing these challenges by continuously updating guardrails and monitoring AI performance.
—Hemant Madaan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
This integration of diverse ideas can bolster AI’s ability to tackle the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global challenges through a more inclusive lens.
—Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From delivering lifesaving aid to those on the move to addressing the root causes of migration, UNICEF and partners are committed to protecting the rights and futures of the world's children.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Also, addressing the scourge of antisemitism must be at the top of Dhillon’s agenda.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Clubs’ performance staff do an incredible amount of work trying to reduce the risk and a lot of that is about managing load.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Datta, on the other hand, made sure my dreams came to life by managing the execution seamlessly.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gmail Invoice Scams As the name rather gives away, these attacks involving the sending of fake invoices with the intent to trick the recipient into contacting them to dispute the charges, which can be done for a fee.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers online or by phone.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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That's the deadline for filing your federal income tax return—or applying for an automatic extension—to be considered timely.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Davey Winder Unit 42 managed to create an algorithm using LLMs themselves to rewrite malicious JavaScript code, continually applying a number of rewriting steps to fool static analysis models.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite production costs decreasing, the price of insulin has surged in recent decades, with some prices reaching up to $700 per vial.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s probably a natural element to Saka’s robustness, reaching his sixth season before having any real recurring injuries.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Towns has the best effective shooting rate of his career, and his penchant for drawing out and manipulating bigs is particularly fun to watch.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Well, those hands have recently become even more useful, as each one is now capable of simultaneously holding and manipulating an object.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Some could be seen praying, giving the holy structure one last offering before its days as one of Indianapolis' oldest Lutheran churches no longer existed.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kelly is in the final year of a four-year, $50 million contract extension, and he’s been candid about the Colts’ disinterest in giving him another extension.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That’s what happened when Slay, sidelined for three fourth-quarter plays, ran back onto the field after informing one defensive back coach but not the other.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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When Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) takes matters into his own hands, informing the President of the move, the news literally kills him.Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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