1
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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3
as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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1
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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But they largely weren’t set up to address the needs of rural students or Latter-day Saints—commonly known as Mormons, although the Church has discouraged that term.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
Following this post of 4chan administrator email addresses, Soyjak.party users started posting alleged doxes, including photos and personal information, of the accounts included in the leak.
—Matt Burgess, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
At the Milan headquarters, Simmons said, Moleskine has a Gen Z board from around the world that was founded three years ago to provide insight on young people and how to best address them.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But they largely weren’t set up to address the needs of rural students or Latter-day Saints—commonly known as Mormons, although the Church has discouraged that term.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
In this example, email is a potential source of untrusted tokens, which means the email address could be part of a prompt-injection attack as well.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
Following this post of 4chan administrator email addresses, Soyjak.party users started posting alleged doxes, including photos and personal information, of the accounts included in the leak.
—Matt Burgess, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
Verb
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the authorities.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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On June 25, 2000, just as the window to call high-school players officially opened, Crean contacted Wade at the home of his high-school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the grand opening that September, former Republican President George W. Bush, who had signed the bill authorizing federal funding for the museum, and Barack Obama, a Democrat and then the nation’s first Black president, delivered passionate speeches supporting the museum.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the five-minute-long speech, the once-Democratic presidential candidate also addressed climate change, women’s reproductive rights, wealth inequality and healthcare inaccessibility.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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BECs allow scientists to study quantum effects on a large scale, making strange quantum behaviors visible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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When conflict arises — a toddler might have a tearful tantrum, or an older kid may shout or lash out — a ‘democratic parent’ should be mindful of the fact that there is likely a root cause of the difficult behavior.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As for recharging, Google could do better—the Pixel 9a manages just 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless, and the flagship Pixels are only a little faster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the 18-34 crowd, the season managed a 0.378 rating, up 14% from last season’s 0.332 rating.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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No, the Penguins aren’t going to reach the playoffs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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With the arrival of a baby, the stakes of those familial responsibilities become much higher, especially considering Galactus may destroy the planet before Franklin reaches his first milestones.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Address.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/address. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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