1
as in manages
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 devotes
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 contacts
to transmit information or requests to
you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow
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as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience
George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address
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as in behaviors
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 addresses
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The forthcoming act, tabled by Commissioner Michael McGrath, addresses the ways tech firms manipulate consumer behavior.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The emphasis on human rights throughout the Adelphi Charter addresses the problem of pharmaceutical patents that raise prices and culturally harmful patents on traditional knowledge.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The money will go to a 501c(3) organization in the new homeowner’s county that addresses housing needs, youth education or food security.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
His Invictus Games Foundation, which is active in the country, addresses that impact, helping wounded, injured and sick veterans and armed forces members in their recovery.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The bill also addresses Level 3 vehicles, which allow drivers to disengage from active control under certain conditions but requires them to retake the wheel in emergencies.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a Facebook post, Odette addresses accusations of misconduct head-on.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Taste of Baldwin Park creator David Merritt has been hustling in this part of town for decades, even before it was ranked among the city’s most desirable addresses.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In the course of dealing art for half a century, Gagosian has cut the ribbon on dozens of gallery spaces, at least 10 different addresses in New York alone.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the grill is probably the worst part, but Lumo addresses that issue as well.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Candidates also must file affidavits that include addresses and contact information.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Once claims were approved, the group changed claimant information so debit cards loaded with benefits would be mailed to addresses in north Georgia, including Dupiton’s own address.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Louder Than Fear, the documentary addresses Barker’s journey to fame from being a trash collector.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Anchoring the International Finance Centre (IFC) complex in Central, the Four Seasons boasts one of the city’s most coveted addresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The plan addresses key topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, land use and more.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The forthcoming act, tabled by Commissioner Michael McGrath, addresses the ways tech firms manipulate consumer behavior.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The emphasis on human rights throughout the Adelphi Charter addresses the problem of pharmaceutical patents that raise prices and culturally harmful patents on traditional knowledge.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The money will go to a 501c(3) organization in the new homeowner’s county that addresses housing needs, youth education or food security.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
His Invictus Games Foundation, which is active in the country, addresses that impact, helping wounded, injured and sick veterans and armed forces members in their recovery.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The bill also addresses Level 3 vehicles, which allow drivers to disengage from active control under certain conditions but requires them to retake the wheel in emergencies.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a Facebook post, Odette addresses accusations of misconduct head-on.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
The new draft law on conscription will replace an existing law dating from 2006 that was never implemented and no longer addresses current and future needs, a government spokesperson said Friday.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Taste of Baldwin Park creator David Merritt has been hustling in this part of town for decades, even before it was ranked among the city’s most desirable addresses.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
In the course of dealing art for half a century, Gagosian has cut the ribbon on dozens of gallery spaces, at least 10 different addresses in New York alone.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the grill is probably the worst part, but Lumo addresses that issue as well.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Candidates also must file affidavits that include addresses and contact information.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Once claims were approved, the group changed claimant information so debit cards loaded with benefits would be mailed to addresses in north Georgia, including Dupiton’s own address.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Louder Than Fear, the documentary addresses Barker’s journey to fame from being a trash collector.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Anchoring the International Finance Centre (IFC) complex in Central, the Four Seasons boasts one of the city’s most coveted addresses.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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North East Trees, a local environmental justice group, manages about 37 acres of the site that feature trails and native plant installations.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both Google and Microsoft have found that roughly 70 percent of serious security flaws come down to the ways in which software manages memory.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next time Ray contacts you (hopefully sober), tell him there is nothing more to work out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Braves Hall of Famer and Snitker’s friend Terry Pendleton, former player Jeff Francoeur and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones gave speeches during the ceremony.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That night, Fields and Nancy McKeon gave speeches in her honor.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neves Valente’s transient lifestyle, long-term planning, and social isolation provided little to no opportunity for bystanders to observe and contextualize the significance of his behaviors.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beyond stair navigation, the architecture supports a wide range of environment-aware behaviors.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The office also handles business registrations, oversees the state archives and runs a potpourri of other state programs, like commissioning notaries public and maintaining a registry for advance care directives.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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While porcelain is very durable and handles baking soda well, Murphy notes that acrylic and fiberglass scratch easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The automatic discount also applies to all purchases made on the Free People app—no minimum purchase required.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even once the standard is set, the 2027 deadline applies to creating the rule, not putting the technology in cars right away.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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