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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
Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 21 June 2025
This concept is expressed in art and plays a significant role in dealing with nature.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The train departs from Blue Ridge, one of the best mountain towns in the South, and passengers have the option to book either the 2-hour express tour or the 4-hour extended tour, which allows time to explore McCaysville and Copperhill during a 2-hour layover.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Prosper Insights & Analytics data shows that 19.9% of respondents over 18 years of age express excitement about experiencing generative AI; only 15% of Boomers and 40% of Gen-Z respondents report actively using it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
His father also expressed his displeasure with him.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 21 June 2025
This concept is expressed in art and plays a significant role in dealing with nature.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Adjective
This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The train departs from Blue Ridge, one of the best mountain towns in the South, and passengers have the option to book either the 2-hour express tour or the 4-hour extended tour, which allows time to explore McCaysville and Copperhill during a 2-hour layover.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Noun
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
Prosper Insights & Analytics data shows that 19.9% of respondents over 18 years of age express excitement about experiencing generative AI; only 15% of Boomers and 40% of Gen-Z respondents report actively using it.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history, signifying the effective end of slavery in the U.S.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to frequent password updates, individuals will need to be more alert about the increasing amount of malware hiding in illegitimate software, applications and other downloadable files, Valenzuela said.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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An unknown gunman shot the boy while inside an apartment on the 6400 block of South Ingleside Avenue just after 6 p.m., police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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At the local level, the Los Angeles County Mental Health Department offers a crisis helpline that’s staffed 24/7 to connect residents with resources including mental health professionals with specific training and programs designed for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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This is largely owed to its specific reliance on getting lost among all those references, but an equally major culprit is its constantly shifting theme and focus.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The attack followed Qatar's decision to close its airspace amid rising tensions and explicit threats from Tehran.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The second critical factor is establishing explicit working models and expectations upfront.—
AJ Bubb,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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One of the elders rose from the church’s woven mats, walked to a small cabinet of lacquered wood, lifted its lid, and produced a large Israeli flag: this was the messenger’s gift.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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The researchers then sought to gain a deeper understanding of the biology underlying the connection between melatonin secretion and ADHD symptoms by examining levels of the inflammatory messenger interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the children’s blood.—
Paul McClure
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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