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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Most healthy people recover without treatment, but the CDC recommends contacting a health care provider if symptoms are severe, don’t go away or lead to dehydration.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.
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This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.
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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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Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.
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Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war.
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This is by no means the first time that HAARP has been accused of controlling or manipulating the weather.
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After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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