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as in to voice
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 to signify
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 to say
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
students are not allowed to leave the grounds during school hours unless they have express permission from the principal's office
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses
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Recent Examples of express
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Brinkema, however, expressed skepticism during last week’s hearing that the controversy had been fully resolved.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Riders can get express facials and light peels courtesy of Ject.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The mothers of two other men who died in 2022 and 2024 at the county jail spoke at the press conference to express their outrage that nothing had been done to stop the deaths.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Brinkema, however, expressed skepticism during last week’s hearing that the controversy had been fully resolved.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Adjective
On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.
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Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Riders can get express facials and light peels courtesy of Ject.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
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But some Democrats have voiced doubts that support from that community in the primary would carry over to a race against Lawler in November.
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Business groups and public safety advocates have voiced concerns over the prospects of DSA members calling the shots at City Hall.
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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Wandering markets, eating at food stalls, sitting among locals and fellow travelers at the restaurants that embody a city.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.
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Democratic leaders around the country aren't going to copy-and-paste New York City politics, but these results do reinforce that many Democratic voters are demanding a more aggressive message and messengers.
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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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