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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Education Assembly Bill 715 was the only priority bill of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, aiming to address antisemitism in California public schools that authors have argued has become worse in recent years, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In my fake Evite example, the branding looked perfect, but the sender's address didn't match Evite's official domain.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Earlier this month, India urged the bloc members to address their trade imbalances with New Delhi.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Education Assembly Bill 715 was the only priority bill of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, aiming to address antisemitism in California public schools that authors have argued has become worse in recent years, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Keep in mind that availability often varies by neighborhood or even by block, so two nearby addresses may see different options.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
In my fake Evite example, the branding looked perfect, but the sender's address didn't match Evite's official domain.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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The most visible are those in customer service and support, with AI agents now handling millions of customer interactions once handled by live agents over chat, email and even phone.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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There’s also some discussion of how to handle characters with alternate forms, such as Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Courtney has devoted her career to fighting for individuals in high-stakes disputes against financial institutions, achieving landmark victories.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek contacted the White House to seek comment via email after office hours.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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When contacted for comment, Reichersberg Abbey, which has been responsible for the monastery since 2022, directed CNN to Grasl’s statements.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’d be scenes of Kerr making unlikely comebacks, of his coach delivering big speeches, of an obvious villain becoming his rival.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects the public from the government limiting speech, not anyone else.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tahlequah previously made global headlines in 2018 for carrying a dead calf for over 1,000 miles across 17 days, demonstrating what researchers believe is mourning behavior among orcas.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mentored youth also saw lower absenteeism rates, fewer school suspensions and improved behaviors.—
Lina Ruiz
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Local police sought to have an alert sent out the Friday before they were found dead, but the agency that manages the program in Washington state declined to do so.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gold Reserve exists today to manage legal claims, and not to operate mines or refineries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Goldilocks principle applies to ensuring that the soup is not too hot and not too cold.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Very little aid, if anything, is reaching Gaza City at this point.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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That deal would potentially break a rule that no single broadcaster can reach more than 39 percent of American homes, so the FCC would have to lift the cap in order for the merger to go ahead.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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