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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
Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Several Republican senators expressed misgivings about the idea, pointing to the potential for security and legal risks.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Jurors must now decide whether Jonathan Rinderknecht — a 30-year-old Uber driver who had expressed disdain for the wealthy — intentionally set a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
During the wide-ranging conversation, Campbell expressed optimism about the way international visitors have embraced some of the best the United States has to offer during the World Cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Detractors, in a series of lawsuits, have expressed concerns about risk, a lack of regulation and the behavioral impact of betting on real-world events.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2026
One worker expressed concern with the limitation of their own role in developing this technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Regarding this international collaboration, the directors of the film all expressed excitement about working with Toei Animation, with regard to the long history that Ikezawa mentioned.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Marie says each piece of work carries a story about childhood, discipline, survival and the complicated ways love can be expressed.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
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The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Several Republican senators expressed misgivings about the idea, pointing to the potential for security and legal risks.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Jurors must now decide whether Jonathan Rinderknecht — a 30-year-old Uber driver who had expressed disdain for the wealthy — intentionally set a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
During the wide-ranging conversation, Campbell expressed optimism about the way international visitors have embraced some of the best the United States has to offer during the World Cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Detractors, in a series of lawsuits, have expressed concerns about risk, a lack of regulation and the behavioral impact of betting on real-world events.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2026
One worker expressed concern with the limitation of their own role in developing this technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Regarding this international collaboration, the directors of the film all expressed excitement about working with Toei Animation, with regard to the long history that Ikezawa mentioned.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Marie says each piece of work carries a story about childhood, discipline, survival and the complicated ways love can be expressed.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
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And so part of the thesis of this book is that these tools are created for the express purpose of creating these reverse centaurs, right?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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On a scale of an express uptown A train to the Apollo marquee, where does Bevy Smith fit?—
Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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After public comments during which residents voiced confusion and lack of awareness of the city’s plans, the zoning commission voted 4-2 to have another round of community engagement efforts to better inform residents and for Denton’s Development Services team to make changes to the plans.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Aside from a lawsuit, even people in support of the project voiced that there could be work ahead.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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As Pino sobbed, family members of Lucy Fernandez squeezed into the wood courtroom pews behind Adams while Pino’s supporters sat behind him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Almost the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, has been squeezed into vast, squalid tent cities dependent on international aid.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Micron implied volatility sits at 116, the highest in the S&P 500 alongside Sandisk and Western Digital.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene, Gonzalez said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Fuel makes up about 50% of a ship’s expense, said Neil Roberts, head of marine and aviation at Lloyd’s Market Association, which provides technical expertise to Lloyd’s maritime insurance business.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The result was a sleek white ruffled top, when worn with matching trousers felt both modern and refreshing while another floral skirt embodied a playful feminine energy that personified warm weather dressing.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Few stars embodied Old Hollywood glamour quite like Ava Gardner.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The decentralized group, created by 15-year-old Bradley Chance Cadenhead in Stephenville, targets children through social media, gaming platforms and messaging apps to coerce them into self-harm and sharing explicit content.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Samaritaine is explicit about this positioning.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The motion also stated that Boutros has instituted a new policy for when judges request grand jury transcripts.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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As stated in promotional materials for the documentary, most American moms don’t want to milk their own cow or stay up working all hours of the night after their kids go to bed.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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