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as in voices
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 signifies
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 says
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 embodies
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in messengers
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 expresses
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Human skin mainly expresses SAA1 and SAA2 rather than the mouse SAA3, so the same signaling loop still needs to be confirmed in our tissue.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The secretary of defense (Jared Harris) expresses shock that the missile defense system, which cost $50 billion, has just a 50% chance at successfully shooting down the missile — and, indeed, in the film, the system fails to do its job.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Jon expresses his deep concern for Bruce, his wish for what the road trip will be.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The joint statement also expresses support for the NO FAKES Act, which aims to hold individuals, companies and platforms liable for producing or hosting unauthorized deepfakes.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
In a separate incident, Wyeth expresses to Keating that he isn’t obsessed with the white gaze after his Black friend, Bernard, accuses him of acting white for referencing the French landscape painter Eugène Boudin.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
McCormick said each one expresses a distinct element of Rag & Bone’s design identity, including subtle logo stitching, minimalist dials, signature hardware details and other key design motifs.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Human skin mainly expresses SAA1 and SAA2 rather than the mouse SAA3, so the same signaling loop still needs to be confirmed in our tissue.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
The secretary of defense (Jared Harris) expresses shock that the missile defense system, which cost $50 billion, has just a 50% chance at successfully shooting down the missile — and, indeed, in the film, the system fails to do its job.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Jon expresses his deep concern for Bruce, his wish for what the road trip will be.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.
—Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The joint statement also expresses support for the NO FAKES Act, which aims to hold individuals, companies and platforms liable for producing or hosting unauthorized deepfakes.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
In a separate incident, Wyeth expresses to Keating that he isn’t obsessed with the white gaze after his Black friend, Bernard, accuses him of acting white for referencing the French landscape painter Eugène Boudin.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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Nobody Wants This cast on RadioAndy, the Bravo personality, 57, told the actress, who voices Anna in the mega-popular Disney franchise, that his 6-year-old son Ben doesn't like one of film's major characters.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ford then provided a link to a Reagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the northern portion of the eyewall began moving ashore earlier on Tuesday morning, landfall signifies the moment when a hurricane's center crosses the shore onto land.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the Variety interview, Shakira noted that Bad Bunny's ascension signifies the rise of Spanish-language pop around the world.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While these results are limited to mice, the principle – that controled skin stress can reactivate hair follicle stem cells through fat-cell messengers – provides a promising new direction for research into hair regrowth therapies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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These kinds of supplements are thought to promote joint health by triggering the immune system to produce chemical messengers that tamp down inflammation.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Back at the bookstore, the hilarity gives way to a confrontation that shakes Lee to his core.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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At least setting up for the party gives the crew something else to do besides dressing the women’s wounds and blow-drying their hair.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If true, this implies Neanderthals engaged in similar cultural activities to those pursued by some of their contemporary Homo sapiens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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