Synonyms of addressed

addressed

verb

past tense of address

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handled
• managed
• treated
• manipulated
• negotiated
• took
• played
• fielded
• maneuvered
• contended (with)
• swung
• hacked
• grappled (with)
• came to grips with
• coped (with)
• had a grip on
• engineered
• pulled
• directed
• carried out
• controlled
• regulated
• steered
• carried off
• guided
• got off
• responded (to)
• commanded
• finessed
• brought off
• jockeyed
• reacted (to)
• ran
• micromanaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbled
• mishandled
• bungled
• muffed
• botched
• messed (up)
• goofed (up)
• scamped
• foozled
• loused up

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoted
• applied
• gave
• committed
• buckled
• worked
• bent
• got cracking
• readdressed
• spent
• turned one's hand
• got with it
• concerned
• set (to)
• got one's act together
• involved
• settled (down)
• engaged
• reapplied
• busied
• taxed
• exerted
• stressed
• troubled
• wore out
• exhausted
• carried on
• pitched in
• plunged (in)
• plowed
• knuckled down
• put out
• pegged (away)
• hustled
• ground
• plugged (away)
• strained
• humped
• plodded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• played
• idled
• trifled
• dawdled
• dallied
• fooled around
• fiddled (around)
• puttered (around)
• messed around
• pottered (around)
• dillydallied
• monkeyed (around)

3

as in contacted

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacted
• reached
• informed
• told
• got
• called
• communicated (with)
• got hold of
• briefed
• notified
• advised
• instructed
• got in touch with
• acquainted
• touched base (with)
• apprised
• enlightened
• familiarized
• phoned
• filled in
• telephoned
• got through (to)
• clued
• buzzed
• rang (up)
• kept up (with)
• wised (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addressed

Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason. —Matt Moret, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

In a message addressed to residents of southern Lebanon, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee warned that Israeli troops continued to maintain their positions in southern Lebanon amid the current truce, which is set to expire Sunday. —Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026

The Eagles addressed numerous spots on the roster in free agency by adding Riq Woolen, Hollywood Brown, bringing back Dallas Goedert and more. —Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

The visit will also mark the second time that a British monarch has addressed Congress. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026

In court, the judge addressed a recording of Scott discussing his in-laws. —Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Maroney addressed some of those concerns during debate Thursday, strongly defending his work on the bill. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026

Know More Duffy also addressed the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the TSA, that has caused delays and long lines at airports. —Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026