1
as in handled
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 devoted
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 contacted
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressed
Wickham, who welcomes Mottley’s commitment to electoral reform, said there is an issue with electoral voter lists throughout the region that needs to be addressed.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self addressed it all Thursday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In an email, a spokesperson for the county’s Department of Health Services said anyone can bring a health concern to custody or healthcare staff so it can be addressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Twenty-four hours after he was named the next CEO of Disney, Josh D’Amaro addressed the company’s 230,000 or so employees for the first time.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Police addressed the matter quickly, however.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
The Plan Commission and city staffers will ensure concerns are addressed before the primary plat is approved, and the developer pays all these costs.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Bill Self addressed it all Thursday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In an email, a spokesperson for the county’s Department of Health Services said anyone can bring a health concern to custody or healthcare staff so it can be addressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Twenty-four hours after he was named the next CEO of Disney, Josh D’Amaro addressed the company’s 230,000 or so employees for the first time.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Police addressed the matter quickly, however.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
The Plan Commission and city staffers will ensure concerns are addressed before the primary plat is approved, and the developer pays all these costs.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed
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Wheeled robots handled industrial workflows such as grocery picking, container movement, and packing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The investigation into Bezalel Zini was handled by Israeli police instead of the Shin Bet because of the relationship between the two men.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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It’s been very sobering for people who’ve devoted their lives to these issues to suddenly see this withdrawal of global support.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a 25-page memorandum explaining his decision, Reilly said Judge Daniel Klau only devoted a single paragraph to a claim of ordinary negligence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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ByteDance was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colmenarez told the Herald that he was contacted that fall by the FBI, which wanted to talk with him about Quero Silva and the beatings at the national guard headquarters in Barquisimeto.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The court filings have managed to make a public spectacle out of the private communications of Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Sony Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman, WME agent Warren Zavala — among others.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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To date, astronomers have managed to detect about 300 such mergers via their associated crescendos of gravitational waves.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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No uniform criteria applied based on services or caseloads.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each transaction carries a trace of the rules applied, which Mercans portrays as crucial for auditability and corporate governance in multinational environments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The plea followed a similar agreement reached months earlier by his brother, Ovidio Guzmán López, on trafficking and money-laundering charges.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification released a new report saying that acute malnutrition has reached famine levels in two more towns in Darfur.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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After his injuries are treated, deputies intend to book the man in jail on suspicion of homicide, the agency said.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet, investors largely treated that adjustment as backward-looking.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Britain has informed the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons alleging a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a press release said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The library features several spaces that were informed by community feedback, including a community room and a Maker’s Space, where visitors can use 3D printers or take cooking classes.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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