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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
President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that new lines will allow Republicans to pick up five more seats for Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Other workers expressed concerns about what could happen if stricter safety measures aren’t enacted at the battery plant. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The first team to complete the task was awarded an express pass, while the last team to finish faced the consequences of a Hazard, per the show's press release. Caroline Blair, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 Melrose Park, Chicago Heights and Bridgeview locations for Illinois Secretary of State drivers services are among those to open on Saturdays for walk-in express services through Sept. 6. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Transportation Trinity Metro railway express connects with Dallas’ DART system. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2025 Plus, app orders over $150 automatically ship express—no extra steps needed. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for express
Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
Verb
  • Other Buffy stars returned to voice their popular characters, including James Marsters as Spike, Emma Caulfield Ford as Anya, Juliet Landau as Drusilla and Amber Benson as Tara.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Jeanne Raya, a former Democratic member of the commission, voiced concern about transparency.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ewers was impressive finding A.J. Henning on one throw and squeezed a pass into a tight window to running back Ollie Gordon II.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
  • To squeeze all this into exactly 100 days between Wrexham staging a promotion party after last season had ended and Tuesday’s cup tie against Hull is impressive.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, the move toward Beijing does not signify a fundamental reshaping of India’s relationships in the Indo-Pacific, experts said.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Tech leaders like Amazon and Nvidia are investing heavily in AI (paywall) for healthcare, signifying a larger commitment to improving patient care and operational efficiency.
    Trushant Mehta, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Furniture will face tariffs later this year, Trump said.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Nearly 300,000 cannabis plants worth almost $850 million have been eradicated from the two parks over the last 20 years, officials said.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the 28-year-old actress embodies a 20-year-old Knox as she's wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Empathetic leadership can be embodied by anyone—from managers overseeing entire departments to those leading specific projects.
    Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Petty’s covers are defined by specific people—indeed, by a specific family, the Peabodys, who are recognizable by their faces and their moneyed social position, as well as by a peculiar loneliness.
    Chris Ware, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Even when allies practically begged him to swear off the idea of using the Presidency as a tool of personal vengeance, Trump was explicit about his intentions.
    Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The White House has so far been reluctant to make explicit promises, with Politico reporting that a top US official told transatlantic military leaders that Washington would play a minimal role in any European plan.
    Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Dopamine is a chemical messenger that helps regulate mood, motivation and thinking.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The best news of the week is that starting on Aug. 10, our cosmic messenger will end his backward spiral.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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