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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
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
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Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Ethan Hawke does arguably his career-best work as the protagonist, a priest who becomes rattled when one of his parishioners expresses despondency over a God who would allow his planet to die because of climate change.
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Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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.
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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
Verb
Someone expresses displeasure, raises their voice slightly or applies the soft pressure of sustained silence, and the original position softens, shifts or vanishes entirely.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Written in a style disarming and gently subversive, Slaughterhouse-Five expresses outrage at war that even now remains in opposition to conventional wisdom.
—
Spin Team,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Ethan Hawke does arguably his career-best work as the protagonist, a priest who becomes rattled when one of his parishioners expresses despondency over a God who would allow his planet to die because of climate change.
—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Kantor expresses an empathy for young people that the more callous of this year’s graduation speakers seemed to lack.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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In Wildwood, Clement voices the role of Roger Swindon, the manipulative right-hand man of South Wood governor Lars Svik.
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And Conan O’Brien voices a cheeky new character, a potty-training device named Smarty Pants.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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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.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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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.
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The Canadian report says only 28 human cases have been reported in Canada since 1924, while the CDC reports fewer than 10 people die from rabies each year in the United States.
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
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There’s something about paisley that embodies warmth and timeless charm, two qualities that the South is proudly known for.
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Whether paired with heels for dinner or sandals after a day by the water, the collection embodies the relaxed glamour defining Summer 2026.
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The body uses omega-3s as building blocks and chemical messengers that help reduce inflammation, among other benefits.
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Democratic leaders around the country aren't going to copy-and-paste New York City politics, but these results do reinforce that many Democratic voters are demanding a more aggressive message and messengers.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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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?
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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