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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
Arthur Caplan & James Tabery, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
Zac Robinson and Pitre both express optimism that Bijan Robinson’s home run total will jump this year.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
However, by early afternoon Thursday, the allotments of Frequent Fear with express, Frequent Fear Plus Pass with express and Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass with express were sold out, according to Universal’s website.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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
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Verb
This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
—Arthur Caplan & James Tabery, Scientific American, 28 July 2025
Zac Robinson and Pitre both express optimism that Bijan Robinson’s home run total will jump this year.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Adjective
The train operates as an express service with fewer local stops and higher speeds, allowing passengers to get to their location faster.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
However, by early afternoon Thursday, the allotments of Frequent Fear with express, Frequent Fear Plus Pass with express and Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass with express were sold out, according to Universal’s website.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
Verb
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Details on the feature's plot haven't been are still under wraps, but it can be safely assumed that Kaluuya will reprise his role as Hobie, who quickly became a favorite among fans after his debut as the unexpected mentor of Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) in Across the Spider-Verse.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This new season centers around Hank Hill (voiced by show creator Mike Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) returning home to the fictional DFW-area suburb of Arlen after a stint working in Saudi Arabia selling propane and gas.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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Redistricting experts have said the plan could backfire if Republicans try to squeeze too many seats out of what is already considered a significantly skewed map.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Empower Your Time, Empower Your Agency Effective time management doesn’t mean squeezing more hours out of the day, but rather making intentional choices that reflect your role as a leader.—
Drew McLellan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This moment signifies an opportunity to bridge the intergenerational gap – ensuring women of all ages are equipped with the information, tools, and resources to live well to and through menopause – and to encourage women to advocate for themselves and their experiences.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
29 July 2025
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For a fair assessment, the returns of peer stocks also signify post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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And yet, nearly half report difficulty staying productive on the road (46%), and half say business travel negatively affects their well-being (50%).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Caiden and the injured passenger were taken to a local hospital where Caiden died, officials said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rocket also embodies some of the larger issues with the game’s design, especially in terms of how the two-plane ground versus air combat works.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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The independent sector is where culture meets commercial success, and our 2025 nominees perfectly embody that intersection.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each was assigned a specific draft strategy to follow to the best of their ability.—
Jay Felicio,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other streaming platforms, new Neon film releases on Hulu aren’t relegated to a specific day.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In moments of crisis or strategic recalibration, when explicit engagement may be too risky or politically untenable, conduct becomes the only available channel for credible signaling.—
Majeed Javdani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The wife told a member of the church that there were explicit text messages between the pastor and the 16-year-old victim, the documents say.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
28 July 2025
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This watch is capable of replacing your satellite messenger, your cycling computer, and your running watch, adding several handy features to the standard Apple Watch experience.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Retrograde transits are notorious for bringing the past back around, but the messenger planet’s sextile to Venus fuels the fire.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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