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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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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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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
Both candidates campaigned on similar platforms of expanding Berkeley’s housing stock, improving city infrastructure and addressing public safety.
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Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Fifty-five percent of those polled said Democrats would do a better job addressing the issue most important to them.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Cara Therapeutics is also addressing compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, having received an extension to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Aquaron's management continues to focus on completing a business combination and addressing Nasdaq listing requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company has identified and is addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the presentation of its statement of cash flows and recognition of excise tax liability.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is addressing its Nasdaq compliance issues related to minimum bid price and stockholders' equity requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes that Envoy Med is addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, including hiring additional personnel and improving processes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Banzai's management is committed to addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, as identified in the filing.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Fifty-five percent of those polled said Democrats would do a better job addressing the issue most important to them.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Cara Therapeutics is also addressing compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, having received an extension to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Aquaron's management continues to focus on completing a business combination and addressing Nasdaq listing requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company has identified and is addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the presentation of its statement of cash flows and recognition of excise tax liability.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is addressing its Nasdaq compliance issues related to minimum bid price and stockholders' equity requirements.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes that Envoy Med is addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, including hiring additional personnel and improving processes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Banzai's management is committed to addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, as identified in the filing.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressing
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Ensuring Ongoing Value One challenge in switching to a subscription model is managing customers’ expectations around ongoing value.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Business owners should be proactive in contacting suppliers, customers, and even competitors—collaboration can accelerate recovery.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, officials recommend contacting the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 219-866-7334 and ask to speak with one of their detectives.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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Another resident, Andrew Becker, suggested the city be more ambitious and bold by applying for federal grants for electric vehicle charging stations along the corridor.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drivers from out of state applying for a California license must pass the knowledge test or take the eLearning course, a no-fail option in which the applicant watches a video and answers questions.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram can be particularly effective for reaching professional audiences.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even though the high year-over-year growth rates in 2024 are inflated by an overall weak 2023 market, IATA says, demand is still reaching near-peak levels of late 2021 and early 2022.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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The European flax linen is woven in Portugal and has undergone a garment wash for softness, giving the fabric a relaxed drape.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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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Details from the indictments make clear that federal prosecutors were aware of the underlying schemes for months or longer before informing voters.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Addressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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