addresses 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of address
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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addresses

2 of 2

noun

plural of address
1
as in speeches
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address

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2
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
Verb
EmArm addresses this challenge by combining the flexible tactile skin with a mechanical framework designed for high-load operation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 The party’s lawsuit, filed Friday night, addresses the impact the ad could have on the upcoming election. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … EQUAL JUSTICE — Border czar addresses whether Ilhan Omar could be deported amid federal investigation. — FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 This arrangement addresses a longstanding problem with organic electronic materials, which tend to suffer from poor electrical conductivity and unstable charge transport. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 Kpodo, an architect, will exhibit work that addresses modernism, turning the focus away from tropical modernism centered on concrete buildings, which were often built by foreigners in Ghanaian cities. — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Explain why one approach better addresses the client’s priorities. — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But none of them adequately addresses the problem of ensuring European security without risking further proliferation. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 While Standard 100 focuses on harmful substances in the product, the organization’s Made in Green label also addresses production conditions and traceability. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
Also a list of the true names and addresses of all former slaves, along with their actual occupations and 1858 yearly incomes, which, surprising no one, were right on par with the incomes of similar whites. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 Watch for unexplained web addresses, encoded strings or commands that download and immediately execute remote scripts. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Some of the addresses listed in the criminal complaint match those of historic downtown corridor buildings such as the Cameo Theatre and the Roxie Theatre. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Several sections of the death certificate, which contains identities of parents as well as addresses and cause of death, were blacked out. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 Uplift addresses those barriers through free admission, classes and demonstrations, allowing attendees to learn about different approaches to wellness without an upfront financial commitment. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 The new Kaleido 4 technology addresses some of Kaleido 3’s shortcomings with improved color reproduction, better contrast, and faster screen refreshes. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 Court documents reviewed by Fortune say Alfozan prompted the chatbot on how to create custom MAC addresses, iPhone hotspot profiles, complete live listening sessions and even build a second and third recording device. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026 Aardman’s Merlin Crossingham addresses stop-motion filmmaking. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for addresses
  1. manages
  2. devotes
  3. contacts
  4. speeches
  5. behaviors
  6. handles
  7. applies
  8. reaches
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  • American Transmission Company, a utility firm that develops and manages high-voltage transmission lines, has seen rapid growth, in part thanks to the AI and data center buildout.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The firm manages the cable’s arrival on France’s Atlantic coast and integrates it into Europe’s terrestrial network.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of manages
Verb
  • As a historian of the European theatre, Hitchcock devotes only a single chapter to Japan’s imperial expansion in Asia during the thirties.
    — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of devotes
Verb
  • Sometimes the operators already know about the leaks and are fixing them when the state air agency contacts them, according to the state’s dashboard.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Never give a one-time passcode to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of contacts
Noun
  • Last month, the Economist used Pangram to analyze parliamentary speeches, finding that 10% of the words spoken in the British Parliament were drafted with AI.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trump, at this point, was not the rebel candidate who first showed up in Youngstown 10 years ago, with rally speeches about the threat of mass Muslim immigration.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of speeches
Noun
  • But California Institute of Technology neuroscientist Ian Anderson, who studies social media habits, says automatic behaviors can also just indicate an ingrained habit.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Many analysts say Nigeria’s fuel subsidy burdened public finances and encouraged adverse behaviors like fuel smuggling.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of behaviors
Verb
  • If a policy doesn’t say how AI handles your data, don’t assume it’s handled responsibly.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sara Qudah, who handles the Middle East for the Committee to Protect Journalists, said Levine's beating was not an isolated incident for journalists covering the West Bank olive harvest.
    — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of handles
Verb
  • The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The event’s organizer argues the law applies to contests between people, not robots.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of applies
Verb
  • Federal marijuana rescheduling has barely taken effect, and the cannabis industry is already testing how far the change reaches.
    — Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Roadster 2 reaches over 26 feet in the air through its cold-gas thrusters, spins once in mid-air, then uses the same tech to land safely.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaches

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“Addresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addresses. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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