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
Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
During Madigan's sentencing, the judge revealed that numerous people submitted letters addressing Madigan's character.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 June 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The data includes addresses, names, social security numbers and claims data for enrollees in those states, according to the memo and two people familiar with what the states sent to CMS.
—Kimberly Kindy, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Verb
The city has hired a former federal judge and created a task force to address police department reforms.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
During Madigan's sentencing, the judge revealed that numerous people submitted letters addressing Madigan's character.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during an address on June 10.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The data includes addresses, names, social security numbers and claims data for enrollees in those states, according to the memo and two people familiar with what the states sent to CMS.
—Kimberly Kindy, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Verb
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The collection also includes three of Made In’s award-winning French knives—a chef knife, utility knife, and paring knife—with unique denim micarta knife handles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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For fintech founders, that edge is rarely in building internal compliance systems, managing bank integrations or handling payments infrastructure from the ground up.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes.com,
10 June 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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One family saw the video, contacted the shelter, and arranged a meet-and-greet with Delano and their other dog.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Police believe there are many potential witnesses in the building and are asking anyone who heard or saw something to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the TIPS hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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After the speech went viral, Springsteen released it as a track with a collection of recordings from that performance.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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What kind of speech is protected by the First Amendment?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 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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This is when trauma impairs emotional regulation and thinking, causing repetitive, distressing behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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As Head of Studio, Ed will manage the operation of Elephant Goldfish, supporting project management, creative, and technical teams while overseeing facilities, infrastructure, and day-to-day logistics.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business.—
Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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If the individual is a non-resident, non-citizen of the U.S., the federal estate tax applies only to assets situated or deemed to be situated within the U.S. (for example, U.S. real property or stock in a U.S. corporation).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The reports indicate 20 people have applied with the city for up to $7,000 in emergency rental assistance for new apartments, and 16 have met the eligibility requirements.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Chain Of Reasoning: What steps were taken to reach the answer?—
Doug Shannon,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In the 1950s and late 1970s, teen employment reached record highs.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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