ADDRESSED Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

addressed

verb

past tense of address

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in contacted

to transmit information or requests to you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of addressed Kudrow addressed her relationship with her character during a recent appearance on Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 On his final night of guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, Jelly Roll finally addressed his political views. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 The allegations will be addressed in court, and not in the media. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 After allowing more than 160 rushing yards per game last season, FIU’s early improvement up front could signal that the Panthers have addressed one of their biggest defensive weaknesses. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Warsh directly addressed those data reports in his Friday speech, but cautioned the central bank needed to see more. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The foundation subsequently addressed some of these concerns, repairing its Mansard roof and restoring its windows and doors. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Kingsbarn Realty Capital had not publicly addressed the claims as of Friday afternoon. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Authorities have not addressed whether Panettiere overdosed Sunday. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for addressed

Verb

Cons Online-only bank with no physical branches, so all support is handled digitally or by phone.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
The alders’ letter also questioned how multi-school facility management is handled and what training has taken place.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of handled

Verb

Davis has been the star witness for Nevada prosecutors, who devoted large portions of their case to simply recounting things the murder suspect has said about the 1996 killing of the rap star during a drive-by shooting just off the Las Vegas Strip.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In the later years of her life, Eastman settled in Montana and devoted herself to animal advocacy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of devoted

Verb

In the indictment, prosecutors allege John-Paul posted a nude photo of Mica online, had tracking devices placed on her vehicle, contacted her more than 50 times in one day, and interfered with her finances.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
The concierge can be contacted via WhatsApp, but response times can be slow during varying rush hours; for example, a sudden tropical rainstorm might inspire half the resort to call in for room service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of contacted

Verb

Americans have generally managed to keep their credit scores intact despite grappling with high prices and economic worries, but don't let that fool you into thinking consumers are all okay.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Trainor is managed by Nikola Barisic for Bond Artist Management and represented by Aaron Rosenberg for Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of managed

Verb

That’s the group of free agents who garner the most attention, players who have reached six years of service time or more.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The companies’ interest in the Monarch data center shows how the feeding frenzy for compute has reached a new pitch as AI companies look to nail down capacity amid the AI buildout.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reached

Verb

Chan’s parents always treated their back pain from laborious food industry jobs with acupuncture and cupping, the practice of using cups or suction on the skin to stimulate blood flow and the flow of chi, or energy.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
None of this was treated as a foregone conclusion during production.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of treated

Browse Nearby Words

addressable

addressed

addresses

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Addressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addressed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of addressed

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes