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as in to voice
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 to signify
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 to say
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
students are not allowed to leave the grounds during school hours unless they have express permission from the principal's office
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses
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Recent Examples of express
Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Dozens of countries have signed on to a pledge to triple nuclear power capacity worldwide by 2050, part of worldwide efforts to deploy clean power at scale, and several African countries have expressed serious interest in building out their nuclear portfolios, Bilbao y León said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The conduct of Defendants in publishing these false statements about Taylor, with knowledge of their falsity, for the express purpose of harming Taylor was intentional and despicable.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2025
Plus, app orders over $150 automatically ship express—no extra steps needed.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Consumer behavior advocates expressed concern that that many retirement savers may not have the expertise to manage these investments effectively.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Dozens of countries have signed on to a pledge to triple nuclear power capacity worldwide by 2050, part of worldwide efforts to deploy clean power at scale, and several African countries have expressed serious interest in building out their nuclear portfolios, Bilbao y León said.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But a more express authorization for Florida DOGE was spelled out in one section of a massive piece of legislation passed during the spring legislative session.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
The conduct of Defendants in publishing these false statements about Taylor, with knowledge of their falsity, for the express purpose of harming Taylor was intentional and despicable.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Transportation Trinity Metro railway express connects with Dallas’ DART system.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 June 2025
Plus, app orders over $150 automatically ship express—no extra steps needed.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 June 2025
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This new season centers around Hank Hill (voiced by show creator Mike Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) returning home to the fictional DFW-area suburb of Arlen after a stint working in Saudi Arabia selling propane and gas.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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Details on the feature's plot haven't been are still under wraps, but it can be safely assumed that Kaluuya will reprise his role as Hobie, who quickly became a favorite among fans after his debut as the unexpected mentor of Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) in Across the Spider-Verse.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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To squeeze all this into exactly 100 days between Wrexham staging a promotion party after last season had ended and Tuesday’s cup tie against Hull is impressive.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ewers was impressive finding A.J. Henning on one throw and squeezed a pass into a tight window to running back Ollie Gordon II.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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This year, the movement is spreading across the league as there is a drastic rise in the number of Raise Awareness for Mental Health Games, signifying a cultural shift: mental health is no longer a side conversation in professional football.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The sturgeon moon signifies people harvesting and preparing for fall.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Last year, acting and literary arts programs paused receiving new applications, Elmendorf said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rocket also embodies some of the larger issues with the game’s design, especially in terms of how the two-plane ground versus air combat works.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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The independent sector is where culture meets commercial success, and our 2025 nominees perfectly embody that intersection.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many types of delusional disorders involve specific claims or contentions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These tools can help detect harmful symbols, explicit imagery or copyright violations before content is published.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While there is obvious overlap between Trump’s escalating threats targeting Russia and his explicit warnings about India’s energy purchases, the dispute with the world’s fourth-largest economy is specific to the trade talks, the officials say.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Businesses that adopted the telephone could respond faster, close deals quicker, and build relationships that would have been impossible by mail or messenger.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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To communicate with students, staff can use Class Dojo, JCPS district email accounts, Infinite Campus messenger, Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft for Education and Apptegy rooms and alerts, according to an email sent from JCPS to families.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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