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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
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
Deol also expresses nostalgia for earlier eras of filmmaking.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Offit also expresses concern that the national case numbers confirmed by the CDC are an undercount.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
The research found a stark lack of anti-discrimination policies based on the way in which a person expresses their identity through outfits, hairstyles, behavior and other physical characteristics.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Heller expresses similar concerns about how to clearly determine whether material came from a moon rather than from a planet or some other source.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Deol also expresses nostalgia for earlier eras of filmmaking.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Offit also expresses concern that the national case numbers confirmed by the CDC are an undercount.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
The research found a stark lack of anti-discrimination policies based on the way in which a person expresses their identity through outfits, hairstyles, behavior and other physical characteristics.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Heller expresses similar concerns about how to clearly determine whether material came from a moon rather than from a planet or some other source.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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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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Halo Studios also invited lead actors Steve Downes (who voices Master Chief) and Jen Taylor (Cortana) to re-record all of their voice lines from the game, some of which have been slightly adjusted to strengthen the story.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 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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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 Cannes prize signifies something special and brings out a core audience quickly.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 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
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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
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What are the features of audiences, messages, and messengers on social media that are most effective at influencing people?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Taking a cue from French onion soup, this casserole takes all those iconic flavors and mashes them up with rice and meatballs.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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When Guerrero mashes, playoff wins come easier.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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