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
The next stage are apps that offer a 360º approach, addressing the wellbeing of the caregiver and those in their care 24/7.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Crews are also engaged in mopping up, addressing hot spots, and back-hauling equipment on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Neil’s with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sixx’s with the Los Angeles Times — also have their subjects addressing the band’s split with former guitarist Mick Mars in 2022 and the sore feelings and lawsuits that have come out of that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Since then, the Knesset has repeatedly tried — and failed — to pass legislation addressing the Haredi draft.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The development is aimed at addressing consumer concerns about charging duration, which has been identified as a significant barrier to EV adoption by over 44% of non-EV drivers in major automotive markets.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Kirk, one of the most prominent organizers on the right, particularly in collegiate life via his Turning Point USA organization, was addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Even while rejecting many of the Administration’s demands, Harvard has in recent months made moves that share something of the flavor of the Administration’s preferences, beyond addressing antisemitism.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Crews are also engaged in mopping up, addressing hot spots, and back-hauling equipment on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Neil’s with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sixx’s with the Los Angeles Times — also have their subjects addressing the band’s split with former guitarist Mick Mars in 2022 and the sore feelings and lawsuits that have come out of that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Since then, the Knesset has repeatedly tried — and failed — to pass legislation addressing the Haredi draft.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The development is aimed at addressing consumer concerns about charging duration, which has been identified as a significant barrier to EV adoption by over 44% of non-EV drivers in major automotive markets.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Kirk, one of the most prominent organizers on the right, particularly in collegiate life via his Turning Point USA organization, was addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event held at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Even while rejecting many of the Administration’s demands, Harvard has in recent months made moves that share something of the flavor of the Administration’s preferences, beyond addressing antisemitism.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Coping Strategies For Fall Fatigue In The Workplace Quesenberry advises that the key to managing fall fatigue is to be proactive and make small, intentional adjustments to your daily routine like setting boundaries and prioritizing rest can safeguard mental well-being during this time of year.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Owens, who was then devoting much of her airtime to the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, responded to Kraus on Instagram.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here, 14 members of Forbes Agency Council share the line items their agencies are devoting more of their budgets to this year and the strategy behind these decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Officials are working through nearby neighborhoods, contacting people with doorbell cameras and speaking to witnesses to identify any leads, Mason said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guild members may request two tickets per person by contacting Richard at the Temple at (323) 658-9100 and providing photocopies of their Guild card.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Rinzel seems uniquely well-suited to handling it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the United States, many assets built in the mid-20th century are reaching the end of their useful lives.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former Formula One driver David Coulthard has accused the McLaren Racing F1 team of manipulating the Italian Grand Prix race results by issuing team orders during the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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