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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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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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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
Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
The unit, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, helped companies develop medical supplies to address public health threats, and had provided billions of dollars for developing vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Larry Curl, vice president of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association, said Senate Bill 270 addresses concerns the organization has with township governments.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
North Carolina legislators will soon propose new a law addressing the revolving door between North Carolina’s mental health and criminal justice systems.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
The unit, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, helped companies develop medical supplies to address public health threats, and had provided billions of dollars for developing vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
The delinquencies are separate from $5 million in financing that Nano Banc provided to the owner of the property, whose addresses include 3380 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, county real estate files show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Larry Curl, vice president of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association, said Senate Bill 270 addresses concerns the organization has with township governments.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
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Chief Deputy Chris Ketteman, who ranks just below the sheriff, decides whether each complaint warrants an internal affairs investigation or can be handled by a supervisor.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Morgan, Dave Canales and Brandt Tilis have a history of locking up homegrown players who handle their business on and off the field.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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To many in the industry, hip-hop was still a passing fad, and labels devoted far more resources to white acts.—
Andy Greene,
VIBE.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anderson also devoted much of his speech to remembering his first-assistant director Adam Somner, who died from thyroid cancer in November 2024.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In mid-January, Crow said the six lawmakers had each been contacted by the DOJ.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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LeVota was in attendance during Wednesday’s speech.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of accepting their Golden Globes, the duo won big at the Academy Awards, taking home Best Original Screenplay and delivering a memorable speech.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that Andrew’s damaging behavior has left the monarchy vulnerable and fueled public mistrust.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collar will help scientists understand the movement patterns and reproductive behavior of the Sierra Nevada red fox, providing key insights to guide conservation efforts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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So now, a team that has defeated conference leaders such as Oklahoma City, Denver, Detroit and New York, also has managed to fall to the lottery likes of Utah, Indiana and Sacramento, with the 15-40 Pelicans up next.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, and likely due to the fact that all six episodes were released at once, Steal even managed to make Luminate’s Top 50 list just based on its first two days of viewing.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eight of these units were connected to each other and a linear actuator was installed at one end of the line to apply the force needed to activate the elastocaloric effect.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of the type, apply the fertilizer in late winter to prepare your tree for the upcoming growing season.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hurzeler is probably safe for the rest of the season before a summer review of how things stand for a club with ambitions to build on reaching Europe for the first time in 2022-23 by competing regularly in the top half of the table and for their first domestic silverware.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thus far, no claim has yet reached level 4.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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