expressed 1 of 2

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as in express

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expressed

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verb

past tense of express
1
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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2
as in squeezed
to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of except as a fun event at festivals, nowadays people do not make wine by expressing grapes with their feet

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3
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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4
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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5
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
Verb
Kid Cudi defended his decision to perform with his longtime friend and controversial musician, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), after some fans and critics expressed disappointment. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 The trend was expressed through several looks at Celine and spotted in the Chanel fall-winter 2026–2027 collection too. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026 The couple went on to welcome Daniel, who expressed interest in following in his parents’ legal footsteps. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 In contrast, there was no such rush to recognize Steinem beyond her liberal and centrist constituency, even from conservatives who had expressed respect for her accomplishments as an influential historical figure. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Dierks Bentley expressed his fandom over a recent pickleball game. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Eaton's management team has expressed confidence in its long-term outlook. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
  1. express
  2. voiced
  3. squeezed
  4. implied
  5. said
  6. embodied
  7. explicit
  8. stated
Adjective
  • Contrastingly, Archer looked for swing, bowling sharply but not express.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Known for its portfolio of credit cards, American Express was founded as an express mail and shipping business in the 1850s.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • Britain and other countries have voiced particular concern about the E1 settlement project approved by Israel, which would effectively cut the territory in two.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, the overwhelming issue voiced was the future of the league’s national broadcast deals that represent more than 40% of annual team revenue.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of voiced
Verb
  • Add in Braxton Berrios, the Giants’ punt returner and backup slot receiver, and that squeezed Slayton out.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Independent designers, once a discovery engine, were being squeezed, while the biggest brands put more investment into their own stores, creating a dichotomy in experiences that Bron felt was palpable.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of squeezed
Verb
  • But another frontier remains to be realized, one in which MU ascends from this fine plateau to make good on the sort of top-tier promise implied by the school’s now-enormous commitment to football.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Piker implied that Jews' support for Israel put them at risk of violence.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of implied
Verb
  • The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Iliman Ndiaye, another City debutant, showed flashes of promise, while Gianluigi Donnarumma made a couple of big saves when needed (the less said about the moment the Italian nearly let the ball go under his foot and over the goal-line, the better).
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Perhaps nobody embodied the spirit of Timber Lake more than Doug Kraft.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • During the 1960s and ’70s, Morgan embodied and inspired historic changes in how women lived and thought.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of embodied
Adjective
  • Even when the subtext of previous policy suggested suspicion of American Muslims, federal leaders never expressed explicit hostility.
    — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • A number of definitions, particularly from this period, drew an explicit connection between Indigenous peoples and European colonialism.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of explicit
Verb
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has explicitly stated that the Canadian economy needs to execute a new pivot.
    — , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As stated earlier, Gordon has primarily been used as a left-winger, which the coaching staff believe is his best position, but another factor in his signing was his capacity to play centrally in attack, too.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stated

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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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