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
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Several others in the organization have expressed their interest in Rodgers playing quarterback in 2026.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
McCarthy expressed optimism about potentially getting another shot at coaching Rodgers.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
American executives expressed confidence in the company’s 2026 outlook during Tuesday’s fourth-quarter earnings call.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The broader ban would take effect on April 1, but Mayor Brandon Johnson has expressed concerns about it and could veto the measure.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
My companion expressed some pleasure at the mental calisthenics the game had afforded.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Gossip-hungry commentators expressed excitement at the drama, waiting for more juicy details to be revealed.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to a compromise with the Democrats, who are holding up a government funding bill over the shooting.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
Several others in the organization have expressed their interest in Rodgers playing quarterback in 2026.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
McCarthy expressed optimism about potentially getting another shot at coaching Rodgers.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
American executives expressed confidence in the company’s 2026 outlook during Tuesday’s fourth-quarter earnings call.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The broader ban would take effect on April 1, but Mayor Brandon Johnson has expressed concerns about it and could veto the measure.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
My companion expressed some pleasure at the mental calisthenics the game had afforded.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Gossip-hungry commentators expressed excitement at the drama, waiting for more juicy details to be revealed.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
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Complicating matters, Fox was keeping him under contract through 2024, with the express intent of preventing him from hosting a show on another network.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Helen gets defensive when those around her express concern about her behavior and her unkempt conditions.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kang cited positive reactions from Canadian officials, noting that Defense Minister David McGuinty voiced no safety concerns after inspecting a submarine under construction at Hanwha Shipyard last year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grounded in historical records, the series is animated by artists using a variety of generative AI tools, voiced by SAG actors, with an original score; and edited, mixed, and color graded by our post-production team.—
TIME PR,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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European automakers face a volatile year, squeezed by weak markets, a lack of profitability, uncertain European emissions regulations, and pressure for restructuring and mergers, while rushing to electrify and defend against burgeoning Chinese competition.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On a typical day, Troy would have been getting ready to go to sleep on one of the two sets of bunk beds that had been squeezed into the kids’ bedroom at home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kirby said United made about $500 million at the airport in 2025, and would have made $600 million without American’s O’Hare buildup.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said that Johnson was believed to be living at the encampment when he was killed.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As his career has grown in Hollywood, Bautista has embodied his characters through his appearance, which has meant putting on weight.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The couplets rhyme—mostly—but his rhythms are irregular, more implicit than embodied.—
Pete Tosiello,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
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The official investigators of the deaths during the infamous riot were under intense and explicit pressure to conform their testimony to an official, state-exonerating narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The betrayal was exacerbated by back-and-forth arguing online and the posting of explicit material, only worsened when the two groups met up in Oakland the night of the shooting.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The medical provider has not stated how many services have had to be rescheduled thus far.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials initially stated that Pretti was armed and resisted agents, while local accounts indicate Pretti was disarmed before he was fatally shot.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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