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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
Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
When the brain leaves survival mode Anxiety is often the first way the body expresses overload.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Foxie probably expresses her motherly instincts with her dolls, Goodrich said.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
One-quarter of that cohort openly expresses anti-Jewish views; another 30 percent don’t reject openly anti-Semitic individuals.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Minnelli later expresses relief that Scorsese recovered from addiction.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The approach suits the perspective bandleader Kylie Gaspard expresses across the EP, of someone lost in their head and trying to make sense of the world around them.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
When the brain leaves survival mode Anxiety is often the first way the body expresses overload.
—Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Foxie probably expresses her motherly instincts with her dolls, Goodrich said.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
One-quarter of that cohort openly expresses anti-Jewish views; another 30 percent don’t reject openly anti-Semitic individuals.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Minnelli later expresses relief that Scorsese recovered from addiction.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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When sharing the details of their scuffle with her husband, Conner Leavitt, Whitney’s partner voices a thought that reiterates most of what Mormon Wives season four exudes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Max Burkholder stars as young John and MacFarlane, once again, voices Ted.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It also gets compressed, which squeezes the air and puts even more pressure on it, which heats it up.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and squeezes jet-fuel supplies, there is a concern that airfares could rise in the weeks ahead.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The release signifies Sullivan couldn’t find a trade partner to offload Tagovailoa and his contract.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s because fast running will push your fitness up a notch in a way slow running simply won’t, Hamilton says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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One thing Sandlin says SMU tries to ascertain about a player is their play character.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nestled away in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains, this 19th-century estate embodies countryside calm.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Mermont watch embodies this quality.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Supports Brain Function and Mood Vitamin B6 helps the body produce neurotransmitters—chemical messengers that carry signals between nerve cells.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
15 Mar. 2026
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Crockett began to cultivate a national profile with a prime-time speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and has since become one of her party’s most popular messengers, using an often brash communication style to manufacture viral moments.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez’s homer was his third of the spring and gives him a team-leading 15 RBIs in Cactus League play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Analyst Glen Santangelo’s $200 price target implies that shares could climb 18% from Monday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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After all, saying psychiatric euthanasia for young people should be avoided in the future implies that it should have been avoided in the past.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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