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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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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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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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Such situations reveal the need for a more robust system that addresses these gaps and provides equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission has said that any duties could be lifted later if China addresses the EU’s concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
The new technique also addresses recycling challenges associated with PVC.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Recognizing the scale of both the challenge and economic opportunity, in March 2022 governments adopted a historic resolution to develop an international treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastic, including its production, design, and disposal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Such situations reveal the need for a more robust system that addresses these gaps and provides equitable opportunities for all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The commission has said that any duties could be lifted later if China addresses the EU’s concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
The new technique also addresses recycling challenges associated with PVC.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
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Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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No one is making great speeches.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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So far the king's visit has included a church service, two speeches, the reception and a stop to lay wreaths at the Australian War Memorial.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This ultimately leads them to quickly adopt useful new behaviors.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Supreme Court has not yet considered a case centered on the rights of transgender students under Title IX, which applies to most K-12 schools and colleges.Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This applies to global services such as those for IBM Quantum’s Premium clients as well as for regional services like pay-as-you-go on IBM Cloud.Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Good Girl Gone Bad, which arguably turned Rihanna from a rising pop singer to a global superstar, reaches a special milestone on that important tally this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details legal proceedings, including settlements related to securities class actions and shareholder derivative actions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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State labor officials ordered the county in its report to stop all anti-collective bargaining actions, distribute the determination letter to all employees and post a notice informing employees about their rights under state law.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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