1
as in managing
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 devoting
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 contacting
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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Recent Examples of addressing
Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Despite global tech fragmentation and rivalries, major powers are surprisingly converging on addressing AI's most catastrophic risks.
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Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This is primarily focused towards addressing near-term domestic REE supply gaps across defense, physical AI, automotive, and medical applications.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Questions surrounding the ransom note resurfaced Monday after TMZ founder Harvey Levin posted a video addressing reports about a letter related to Nancy Guthrie.
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Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
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Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Despite global tech fragmentation and rivalries, major powers are surprisingly converging on addressing AI's most catastrophic risks.
—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This is primarily focused towards addressing near-term domestic REE supply gaps across defense, physical AI, automotive, and medical applications.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
After both letters were sent, Savannah Guthrie made a post on Instagram addressing her mother’s kidnappers.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Iran has insisted on first addressing the fighting in Lebanon.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Questions surrounding the ransom note resurfaced Monday after TMZ founder Harvey Levin posted a video addressing reports about a letter related to Nancy Guthrie.
—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Proponents argue this is a critical step in addressing chronic violators, especially those managed by people or entities that ignore standard city complaints.
—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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Every board meeting is devoting a significant amount of time to the succession question, the source said.
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While his once-promising political career was over, Profumo earned a measure of redemption by devoting the rest of his life to charitable work and in being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
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Jones said he's been contacting different property owners in areas where Gracie might be to ask for permission to search their land.
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Outside the convention, committee people perform duties in their communities like contacting and registering voters.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Normally, credit bureaus tally any credit checks within a 45-day period as one credit check, and your credit score shouldn't go down more than several points when applying to multiple lenders.
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Madonna divorced from Guy Ritchie in 2008, before applying to adopt Mercy, and her adoption application was initially rejected by the courts.
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On June 28, Venezuelan officials said the death toll rose by 20, reaching about 1,450 people killed in the earthquakes.
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But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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But Swedish intelligence recently alleged the country was manipulating economic data and that the true inflation rate could be much higher, perhaps as high as 15%.
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Fears of government officials manipulating world events – including the Iran war – to make a quick buck.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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