1
as in voicing
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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2
as in squeezing
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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as in signifying
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 saying
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 embodying
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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Recent Examples of expressing
Swilling beers from sponsor Corona, the hosts marveled at the turnaround, expressing the same astonishment that Larry David, Ben Stiller and other fans were showing on the ABC telecast.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Soon after, Joslin posted on social media expressing outrage, and the story gained traction online.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Viewing Ambition Negatively In Women Many women celebrate ambition in men while expressing skepticism toward ambitious women.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And some current staffers are expressing alarm about the proposal.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
Music superstar Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for legendary composer Randy Newman.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Marlon Wayans is expressing interest in casting Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 7.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Soon after, Joslin posted on social media expressing outrage, and the story gained traction online.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Viewing Ambition Negatively In Women Many women celebrate ambition in men while expressing skepticism toward ambitious women.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And some current staffers are expressing alarm about the proposal.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
Music superstar Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for legendary composer Randy Newman.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Marlon Wayans is expressing interest in casting Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 7.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Netflix also will not share Hauser’s character, so in all likelihood the dude is voicing the dog.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Her wide-spanning career also includes work on television, radio, the stage and voice work ranging from audiobooks to voicing several TV documentaries.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Americans are reeling from a cost-of-living crisis that’s squeezing even the biggest earners in the country.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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The agency issued an El Niño Advisory on Thursday morning, signifying that Earth has crossed a key threshold into El Niño territory.—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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When presented as a wall installation, the pages are transmuted into an object signifying nothing but the imitation of writing by a depersonalized other.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The city manager denied that, saying the last time work was done was in January.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The administration denied the request, saying accident rates for skydiving planes are lower than those for other types of private flights, a point the United States Parachute Association has emphasized repeatedly in the years since then, lobbying against stricter rules.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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In addition to embodying Swift’s usual sophisticated style, the pants had a loose silhouette that would be comfy for sitting through long discussions.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Espinoza agreed, stating that raising tuition was a hardship but preferable to alienating the neighborhood that had supported the JCC for 35 years.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In that video, a woman's voice can be heard stating the man who was allegedly punched is a veteran.—
Kelsie Cairns , Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The first day of what is expected to be the biggest World Cup in women’s cricket history saw the spotlight shift away from Ben Stokes and a West End nightclub to a West End musical and a crushing victory for an England side aiming for this to be their Lionesses or Red Roses moment.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Citigroup separately raised its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 on Monday to 8,100 from 7,700, implying upside of almost 10% for the index, which has already gained more than 8% since the start of 2026.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Sinner’s Early Exit Sinner entered the tournament with -275 odds to win it all, implying a roughly 70% chance of his hoisting the trophy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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