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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
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The third-place winner was the Monster Hunter Wilds Original Soundtrack, a majestic soundtrack that expresses the vitality of the game’s massive world.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania expresses some concern over their safety, understandably so.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Cousins expresses confidence in the inherent appeal of the material.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump expresses her sympathies, and assures Siegel that one of her husband’s top priorities is freeing the hostages.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The third-place winner was the Monster Hunter Wilds Original Soundtrack, a majestic soundtrack that expresses the vitality of the game’s massive world.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Melania expresses some concern over their safety, understandably so.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Cousins expresses confidence in the inherent appeal of the material.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump expresses her sympathies, and assures Siegel that one of her husband’s top priorities is freeing the hostages.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
Verb
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Craig later voices his own worries about his interest in Charley Manley.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Natsuyoshi Yuko voices Kaguya, with Nagase Anna as Sakayori Iroha.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This example of the latter skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two into a single shipping container.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the moon follows an elliptical path, Saturn’s gravity stretches and squeezes it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Too often, that nickname signifies a resistance to necessary change.—
Lou Rinaldi,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This signifies a 76% increase compared to the three-month average volume.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Marfa embodies a free-spirited approach to living—where art, community and self-expression unite under vast open skies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The estate embodies eco-conscious design in ways both small and large.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This essential mineral helps produce neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers in your brain and nervous system.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dehydration also interferes with how your brain uses dopamine and serotonin—the chemical messengers that help regulate mood, focus, and motivation.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Aristidou implies that the adult and the minor speak a common language.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lulu, as her name implies, is a bit off — but for lack of stronger competition, she’s put in charge of two well-off adolescents for a few nights each week.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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