as in express
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
in a true democracy, a person can freely express his or her views
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as in implied
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
an upraised thumb is now universally recognized as a gesture expressing approval or encouragement
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as in said
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
could you express your opinion of the book in words a little more precise than "lousy"?
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as in embodied
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
Adjective
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The express understanding was that Mahathir would hand over power halfway through his term.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025 -
Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 39-year-old also voiced his willingness to sit down with the former NBA MVP to work through their respective issues with one another in a productive manner.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Some handlers said Donkey, although playful like Perry, did not have much else in common with the character voiced by Eddie Murphy.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The headline also implied broader public support for negotiations that could ease international pressure and economic hardship.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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As has been the case with 21st century globalization, an unprecedented boom in global trade and investment during the Gold Standard era implied all the major countries were indebted to each other in an interlinked global web of debts, counter debts and obligations.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The quartet's relatable humanity was combined with Space Age optimism, embodied by Jack Kirby's magnificent sci-fi visuals for inventions like the flying Fantasticar and discoveries like the extradimensional Negative Zone.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kirke began to spend more time at home with her son, writing and releasing songs about how to stay embodied, while always staying involved with birth work as a a doula mentor.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bear in mind that this was made in 1936, so don’t expect anything super explicit.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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But the original story, which follows a married woman embarking on a scandalous affair with the estate’s gamekeeper, was so explicit that it was actually banned as pornography until 1960.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Verb
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According to the lawsuit the BOP has unlawfully treated credits earned under FSA as discretionary rather than a mandate clearly stated in the law.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The news agency also quoted medical workers who stated that four bodies had been recovered from the crash so far.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
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Though the matter was not clearly articulated as such, Scott seemed to be making the distinction that Wallis’ dismissal was not a matter of discipline for any sort of alleged wrongdoing, but rather a decision not to renew a contract that would have lapsed in May if not explicitly extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Bridge, head makeup artist, articulated this with diaphanous complexions set with retro but glamorous details to create a dual set of code-breaking beauty statements on the runway.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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The city was officially incorporated in May 1925 when the population was about 5,000 and farming was a key highlight.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Walls thick enough to withstand bombs could and probably should be incorporated into the new structure.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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