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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 expressed
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Prevost has recounted that at one point Bergoglio had expressed interest in assigning an Augustinian priest to a specific job in his archdiocese.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s packed with personal emotion expressed through the dynamic world of wrestling, which has always been about storytelling and connecting with a live audience.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Education advocates have expressed concerns that, in the latter case, the cash infusion might be a one-off, rather than a sustained investment.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Overall, applicants who spoke with the Daily Southtown expressed a need for unity on the board to address alleged tension.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, at least 30 people expressed interest in donating, much more than the three people that’s typically considered high, Parker said.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Affordable housing at United Methodist Church Similar infrastructure concerns were expressed for the 65-townhome development at the United Methodist property.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Prevost has recounted that at one point Bergoglio had expressed interest in assigning an Augustinian priest to a specific job in his archdiocese.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
It’s packed with personal emotion expressed through the dynamic world of wrestling, which has always been about storytelling and connecting with a live audience.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Education advocates have expressed concerns that, in the latter case, the cash infusion might be a one-off, rather than a sustained investment.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Overall, applicants who spoke with the Daily Southtown expressed a need for unity on the board to address alleged tension.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, at least 30 people expressed interest in donating, much more than the three people that’s typically considered high, Parker said.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Affordable housing at United Methodist Church Similar infrastructure concerns were expressed for the 65-townhome development at the United Methodist property.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
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Peter Brown generally works remotely but can commute to Chicago on an express commuter bus known as the ChicaGo Dash.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Travel clubs have popped up for the express purpose of finding the right community abroad that will be a good fit for different demographics.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners said Bonnet’s description of the project addressed the parking concerns voiced by a few neighbors.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While navigating the labyrinth with the help of Hoggle (Shari Weiser, voiced by Brian Henson), Sarah encounters one fantastical character after another, including The Worm (voiced by Timothy Bateson) and The Junk Lady (voiced by Denise Bryer).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sudhir Srivastava, vice president of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association, said manufacturers were being squeezed from multiple directions.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bottom line Private credit’s share of overall financing in the US economy has grown, and when that growth slows or stops, small businesses with few other options get squeezed.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Apple implied that the 65 year-old Cook would continue serving as the company's de-facto ambassador to politicians in his new role.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The statement implied that Hezbollah may resume its rocket attacks if Israel continues to target it and remains in southern Lebanon.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Slow down enough to actually hear what’s being said, not just the surface of it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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But experts, including Malik, said that regulatory delays are a key deterrent for South Korean companies looking to invest in India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Harley-Davidson has embodied American ideals of freedom and individuality for over 123 years.—
Ricardo Torres,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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To me, the words embodied the idea of someone coming to the rescue of someone else.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Could a traffic code provide explicit limits for every possible set of road conditions?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, Friedman said, authors assume they are not supposed to discuss their deals, even when there is no explicit restriction.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The singer had retired from performing after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, the outlet stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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His résumé also stated that he was employed from 2012 to 2017 at Freedom Middle School in Berwyn as a physical education teacher, Plainfield school officials said.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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