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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2
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
Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
The state sent about 50 debit cards loaded with unemployment benefits to addresses controlled by Campbell and Pasley, Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle Beckwith said in a news release.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The announcement comes just a few days after President Donald Trump addressed a gathering of the nation's governors at the White House.
—Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The fund will focus on producing international movies and TV series with a strong European emphasis, addressing a market gap in securing new investments for the development and production phases of audiovisual projects.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Even before 9/11 was said to have killed it, irony was no longer confrontational in its address.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
The state sent about 50 debit cards loaded with unemployment benefits to addresses controlled by Campbell and Pasley, Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle Beckwith said in a news release.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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This presented a challenge that Pakistani officials say the country was unprepared to handle.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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The change now comes as Abbott’s administration has shifted its relationship with the federal government since Trump took office after years of Abbott publicly rebuking how the Biden administration handled the nation’s borders.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Two features at True/False devote attention to human experience rarely documented in film: Deaf President Now!, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim, and The Silence of My Hands, directed by Manuel Acuña.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To contact the newsroom regarding correction requests, please email nytnews@nytimes.com.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Rolling Stone has contacted a representative for West for comment.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin’s shows were known for the walk and talk, but Sheridan favors the stop and talk, where one of his squinty-eyed, seen-it-all stand-ins launches into a speech.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Tuesday’s speech, Trump blamed the surge on his Democratic predecessor.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From rising costs and regulatory hurdles to shifts in investment behavior, the art market is at an inflection point.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Filming Will Proceed Without Karen Huger amid Prison Sentence (Exclusive Source) This isn't the first time that Stacey has been surprised by TJ's behavior on camera.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What's most impressive about this feat is that Tecno still managed to put a 5,200mAh battery inside the phone.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Most of Apple’s choices in the 16e seem to serve the goal of unifying the whole iPhone lineup to simplify the message for consumers and make things easier for Apple to manage efficiently, but the dropping of MagSafe is bizarre.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And this particularly applies to products such as pharmaceuticals.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tilbury applied the Hollywood Flawless Filter skin tint in shade 3 and Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in shade 1 to Moore's skin, then added a soft whisper of pink to her cheeks with Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pillow Talk.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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The cold front is expected to stay all day Sunday, with highs reaching just 40 and lows of 25.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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By the time Mars reached Cancer, deeper wounds around family and emotional safety surfaced.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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