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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
Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Jay expresses his discontentment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Herzog expresses concern for younger generations growing up in a world dominated by screens and apps.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Before the ceremony celebrating the expansion of the brewery, Arthur and Rafferty have a man-to-man talk in which each expresses some honest feelings.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Baker frequently expresses her love of being a mother while also sharing rare insights into her relationship with Kaufmann.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The resident berated by the mayor of Dearborn expresses concern about free speech rights.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And yet when an athlete expresses that same sentiment, nobody bats an eyelash.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
The conversation gets heated as Vince expresses regret for putting Lauren up in the first place.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Lessing expresses no regret or agony at her childhood actions, or at what happens next.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Jay expresses his discontentment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Herzog expresses concern for younger generations growing up in a world dominated by screens and apps.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Before the ceremony celebrating the expansion of the brewery, Arthur and Rafferty have a man-to-man talk in which each expresses some honest feelings.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Baker frequently expresses her love of being a mother while also sharing rare insights into her relationship with Kaufmann.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
The resident berated by the mayor of Dearborn expresses concern about free speech rights.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
And yet when an athlete expresses that same sentiment, nobody bats an eyelash.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
The conversation gets heated as Vince expresses regret for putting Lauren up in the first place.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
Verb
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For Fuad, that generosity transformed the project from an act of documentation into one of cultural stewardship, where he was tasked with carrying Shihuh voices forward.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, Palamides voices Esther, Katherine's youngest child, Ben's sister, and Nathan's niece.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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This liner then rapidly squeezes a magnetized target, creating the intense heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur, the same process that powers the sun.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The later disruption of those railroad networks signifies the country’s economic decline in the early twentieth century.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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This reading, which signifies the biggest drop since March 2023, takes on even greater importance now that there's an economic data blackout because of the shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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History says that negotiating process ahead isn't likely to be easy.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, this year, the full moon will be in early October, EarthSky says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As part of the USA TODAY Netowrk, The Tennessean uses USA TODAY Network Style Guide, which embodies our unwavering commitment to clarity, accuracy, consistency and transparency in journalism.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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This Dunkin' Halloween costume embodies a bunch of different characters in one.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most release chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters, which travel across the tiny gaps known as synapses and dock onto cuplike proteins called receptors on the next neuron.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hormones are chemical messengers that guide sleep, metabolism, stress, and reproductive health.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The composer mashes together elements of forefathers who were themselves notorious mashers-up of traditions.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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Our rendition mashes up both of those concepts into one make-ahead meal-starter.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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