as in express
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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
Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Weinstein’s attorney Aidala expressed his frustration in court Thursday at the fact that the rape charge was going to a trial for a third time, rather than coming to some kind of resolution with the prosecution.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
And despite the complications for the Kremlin and its war effort, some influential voices have expressed jealousy at the effectiveness of the American operation.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
At oral arguments, the justices expressed scepticism that the White House has the power to impose taxes on trade without the permission of Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
One victim expressed concern that the punch to their chest may have aggravated a previous open-heart surgery, court documents added.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The father also expressed his shock on social media on the night of the murder-suicide.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump first expressed interest in procuring Greenland in 2019, during his first term as president.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.
—Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Weinstein’s attorney Aidala expressed his frustration in court Thursday at the fact that the rape charge was going to a trial for a third time, rather than coming to some kind of resolution with the prosecution.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
And despite the complications for the Kremlin and its war effort, some influential voices have expressed jealousy at the effectiveness of the American operation.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
At oral arguments, the justices expressed scepticism that the White House has the power to impose taxes on trade without the permission of Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
One victim expressed concern that the punch to their chest may have aggravated a previous open-heart surgery, court documents added.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The father also expressed his shock on social media on the night of the murder-suicide.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump first expressed interest in procuring Greenland in 2019, during his first term as president.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
Adjective
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Because of modern washing machine technology, the express cycle cleans your clothes just as well as other cycles.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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When other volunteers suggested launching the Instagram account, Wirtenberger said only on the proviso the sisters gave their express permission.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Panthers squeezed a few end-of-career seasons out of guys such as Dino Ciccarelli and Igor Larionov.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Steamer or Iron When squeezed into a small suitcase, clothes have a tendency to wrinkle.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The president said Thursday that the two mortgage giants under government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have $200 billion in cash that will be used to make the mortgage bond purchases.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday’s game embodied the dichotomy of Vučević’s role on the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without explicit training, civil servants risk assuming that a system that writes like an expert also counts like one.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition, explicit prohibitions on shooting at vehicles are largely absent from the law, which means that officers responsible for fatal shootings of drivers that appear to violate departmental policies still often escape criminal penalties.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a press statement, Kratos Defense stated that Northrop Grumman will provide an advanced mission kit for the Valkyrie.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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His attorney stated that this was no more than a nasty bar fight.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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