expresses 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of express
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as in squeezes
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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expresses

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noun

plural of express, British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expresses
Verb
After all, these days, Indigenous ingenuity and craftsmanship expresses itself across all sorts of fashion and beauty categories. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 Fearing for his brother’s life, Rama expresses profound grief. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Steeped in uncomfortable parallels, the Absolute world often expresses the very real issues writers — and readers — are facing daily. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026 Isaacman, for one, expresses confidence that the target date can be met without slipping into 2029 or later. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 In the book, one of her characters expresses skepticism that women should—or that children could—learn about political economy, echoing a common perception of the age. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 In the film, Vasarhelyi expresses dismay that her husband—the father of their two kids—is signing on for the Everest expedition, especially after so many of their friends have died. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Mouret also expresses his disappointment in Meghan Markle and Prince Harry who, in his eyes, squandered the opportunity handed to them. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Moore expresses concern that the program may disproportionately benefit wealthier communities. — Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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  • Bill Hader voices the titular feline who is given a final chance to prove his worth by helping a pair of siblings.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Bridgers voices Astrid’s sister, while Eilish lends her vocals to Astrid’s close friend.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The low-rise waist sits comfortably on my hips and ensures that nothing squeezes my midsection, and the straight leg cut is incredibly flattering.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Southwest squeezes past Carter-Riverside for the final berth, but both games could go either way.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The new name follows a $50 million gift to CCMC from entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist Tom Golisano in 2025 and signifies the hospital joining the Golisano Children’s Alliance.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Now that the race has been called, Becerra’s victory signifies how much Latinos have advanced since Pico’s days.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Cleveland Clinic says some early research is encouraging, but black garlic isn’t medicine and shouldn’t replace any treatment your doctor recommends.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • OpenAI says Pando has reduced median Git push latency by nearly 80 percent.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Lausanne’s historic Hotel Royal Savoy embodies everything that makes the Land of Milk and Honey so desirable, putting nature views and trademark Helvetian convenience at the forefront of its ethos.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Jovic embodies the physical toughness, motor and grit on both sides of the floor that the Bruins lacked the past two seasons.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • They were meant to act as messengers between the living and the deities.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jill was one of the few messengers in the administration who resonated with mothers and teachers, who was a teacher herself.
    — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Indoor/outdoor doormats, as their name implies, have flexible-use designs.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The bank downgraded the semiconductor solutions stock to neutral from buy and lowered its price target to $225 from $400, which still implies 31% upside from Monday’s close.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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