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as in to squeeze
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of except as a fun event at festivals, nowadays people do not make wine by expressing grapes with their feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

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adjective

express

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noun

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Synonym Chooser

How is the word express distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of express are air, broach, utter, vent, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

When is air a more appropriate choice than express?

In some situations, the words air and express are roughly equivalent. However, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When would broach be a good substitute for express?

The meanings of broach and express largely overlap; however, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

In what contexts can utter take the place of express?

While in some cases nearly identical to express, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When can vent be used instead of express?

The words vent and express can be used in similar contexts, but vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

Where would voice be a reasonable alternative to express?

The synonyms voice and express are sometimes interchangeable, but voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of express
Verb
Many students don’t have access to vehicles and for those that do, their parents expressed concern about their kids driving long distances to get to a job site. Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Textile executives sounded particularly cautious in expressing their views. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 Download the app for a more seamless shopping experience (and free express shipping with a minimum spend). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025
Noun
Another thing that makes café pour-over coffee express flavor so well is agitation. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025 The most popular places to stay are within close proximity to the airport, and tourists often take the airport express. Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for express
Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
Verb
  • The veteran actor also appeared as Captain in X-Men: First Class (2011), voiced Ultra Magnus in various Transformers releases, and appeared on shows like The Alienist, This Is Us, and The Dropout.
    EW.com, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • At lease five House Republicans also voiced their opposition to the plan, including Reps. David Valadao of California and Ryan Zinke of Montana, who served as the Interior secretary during Trump’s first term.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Today's the beginning of the Dry January campaign, signified by the color yellow.
    Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Its streamlined profile, outsole made for smooth transitions (courtesy of the segmented crash pad), and midsole that adapts to your unique speed and stride are all elements that signify the brand’s devotion to high-quality craftsmanship.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Officials say 27 campers and counselors died at Camp Mystic, including young girls from various states.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 July 2025
  • The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • For upland bird hunters, witnessing the mesmerizing poetry in motion embodied in the work of great dogs is the main attraction of the pursuit.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • In April, Maryland became the first state in the nation to codify such universal screening into law, a breakthrough embodied in SB 0740, the SFC Matthew Fast Act.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The online form includes two submission options -- a form specific to the Police Department for records pertaining to the agency's incidents and cases, and a general city form for records pertaining to any other city department, including the Fire Department.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • While some argue for greater standardization to facilitate co-productions and streamline funding processes, others emphasize the importance of preserving national cultural identities and specific local needs through distinct funding mechanisms.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Family-friendly Offerings Hotel Marina Riviera doesn’t have any explicit family-minded amenities or offerings at the moment, but the baseline amenities are pretty family-friendly.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • In the push to minimize cigarette smoking, explicit labels were added to cigarettes, pricing increased, aggressive anti-smoking ad campaigns replaced cigarette ad placement, and fewer businesses sold cigarettes.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • In this passionate Fire sign, the messenger planet speaks with confidence, courage and a dramatic flair.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • Still, the messenger turned out to be the perfect plus-one for a dinner at Le Jardinier New York.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 June 2025

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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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