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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
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Potential for harm The executive order expresses concern about AI systems that can discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code to exploit them.
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Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
However, despite some state officials’ complaints, Sherrill’s office expresses confidence that the high-profile event will ultimately be a winner for New Jersey.
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Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Fishel hopes for reconciliation Fishel expresses hope that the sitcom's core four will reunite and renew their old bonds one day.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Prada has so many facets and expresses itself in so many ways.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The work largely expresses that same message, repeatedly, though Plensa does have a graceful way of stating the obvious in his three-dimensional objects — and that makes many of the pieces gratifying to gaze upon.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.
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Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
Kantor expresses an empathy for young people that the more callous of this year’s graduation speakers seemed to lack.
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Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Potential for harm The executive order expresses concern about AI systems that can discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code to exploit them.
—
Anjana Susarla,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
However, despite some state officials’ complaints, Sherrill’s office expresses confidence that the high-profile event will ultimately be a winner for New Jersey.
—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Fishel hopes for reconciliation Fishel expresses hope that the sitcom's core four will reunite and renew their old bonds one day.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Prada has so many facets and expresses itself in so many ways.
—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
The work largely expresses that same message, repeatedly, though Plensa does have a graceful way of stating the obvious in his three-dimensional objects — and that makes many of the pieces gratifying to gaze upon.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.
—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.
—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
Verb
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In Wildwood, Clement voices the role of Roger Swindon, the manipulative right-hand man of South Wood governor Lars Svik.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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And Conan O’Brien voices a cheeky new character, a potty-training device named Smarty Pants.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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At one point, the SUV squeezes past a traffic cone while making a left turn and narrowly avoids colliding with a large truck.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Verb
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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And there was luck in that, the coach says.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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CFMoto’s latest motorcycle embodies that philosophy, especially in a class that has not just been growing in popularity, but also in the size of the motorcycles themselves.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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And no player embodies that intrsection quite like Breanna Stewart, who is known to incorporate a quintessential New York staple, the Timberland boot, into her game-day looks.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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One of the body’s natural defense mechanisms against a virus like COVID or influenza is the release of cytokines, proteins that act as chemical messengers helping to coordinate the immune system’s response.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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More than 11,000 delegates, known as messengers, were attending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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