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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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as in express
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Recent Examples of expressed
Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, who proposed the banner design ideas a few weeks ago, expressed optimism that now was the right time to host the interfaith ceremony.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, footwear kept building on the dressier approach seen the past few seasons, expressed especially via feminine pumps, peep-toed shoes and embellished sandals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed his gratitude to the nations that had announced new contributions to the PURL program, and to the countries that joined the initiative on Wednesday.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive video shared with Billboard, Rice and Andersson spoke during the show’s sitzprobe — the first rehearsal between the onstage performers and the orchestra — and expressed their confidence in the new production.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Schottenstein, an Orthodox Jew, expressed confusion at accusations that the campaign contained eugenic overtones.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Reuters cited unnamed people familiar with the matter saying a possible sale began after private equity firms and other technology companies expressed interest in a purchase.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Hudson and other board members noted each of the applicants expressed some desire to run next year to remain in the seat.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, who proposed the banner design ideas a few weeks ago, expressed optimism that now was the right time to host the interfaith ceremony.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, footwear kept building on the dressier approach seen the past few seasons, expressed especially via feminine pumps, peep-toed shoes and embellished sandals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed his gratitude to the nations that had announced new contributions to the PURL program, and to the countries that joined the initiative on Wednesday.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive video shared with Billboard, Rice and Andersson spoke during the show’s sitzprobe — the first rehearsal between the onstage performers and the orchestra — and expressed their confidence in the new production.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Schottenstein, an Orthodox Jew, expressed confusion at accusations that the campaign contained eugenic overtones.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Reuters cited unnamed people familiar with the matter saying a possible sale began after private equity firms and other technology companies expressed interest in a purchase.
—Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
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Behind closed doors, however, some space industry leaders have voiced deep concerns.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Klaveness, too, had earlier voiced her happiness in the promise of peace.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone 17′s margin could also be squeezed by an unfavorable product mix and a higher bill of materials cost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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It’s often implied that the big deal in the origin of complex animals like us, known as metazoans, was the switch from unicellular to multicellular life.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the Accurate Energetic Systems property, but the blast happened in an area operated by Rio Ammunition.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The police have said there are no suspicious circumstances.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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After a 15-year absence, the Virginia duo delivered a masterclass buoyed by Pharrell production that embodied their classic sound for a new era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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The award recognizes filmmakers whose work has illuminated history, inspired public discourse, and deepened cultural understanding — a legacy Burns has embodied throughout his decades-long career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Any such merger would require the express approval of the Surface Transportation Board (STB).—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new report stated that OceanGate's real-time monitoring data analysis of Titan's pressure was flawed, so the company was unaware that the vessel was damaged and needed to be immediately removed from service.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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It’s long been stated that his departure was the result of a disagreement with van Doesburg over the use of diagonal lines in De Stijl artworks, which van Doesburg supported and Mondrian was against.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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We were crushed, humiliated, and broken, after our city was destroyed, occupied and erased from existence.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Capitals crushed Lohrei on a couple of hits in the B’s 3-1 win over the Caps on Wednesday.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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