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
Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.
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Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call Friday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing his condolences over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Kremlin said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
However, just a handful of townsfolk show up and the only one expressing much enthusiasm is a lottery ticket seller.
—John Otis, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Poehling scored in a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night after recently expressing his desire to remain with the team ahead of Friday’s noon PT trade deadline.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Spending time with a younger generation or expressing our inner child would be a good way to shake off any remaining tension.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
The president had signaled Friday that an attack could happen soon, expressing displeasure over nuclear talks with Tehran.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a call Friday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing his condolences over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Kremlin said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
However, just a handful of townsfolk show up and the only one expressing much enthusiasm is a lottery ticket seller.
—John Otis, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Poehling scored in a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night after recently expressing his desire to remain with the team ahead of Friday’s noon PT trade deadline.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Spending time with a younger generation or expressing our inner child would be a good way to shake off any remaining tension.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
The president had signaled Friday that an attack could happen soon, expressing displeasure over nuclear talks with Tehran.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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To celebrate the holiday, Nintendo released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie movie and shared that Donald Glover is voicing the cutie patootie that is Yoshi.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hurley approached John Gaffney and got his chest next to the official’s right shoulder while voicing his displeasure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Equipped with a deep high-rise waistband featuring internal power mesh, Icebreaker has engineered these leggings to provide a bit of extra compression without over-squeezing.—
Harry Spampinato,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Instead, many modern designers opt for capturing the spirit of the Art Deco period by borrowing elements and embodying the principles of the movement.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some residents blamed the flooding on clogged drainage systems, stating that city authorities ought to have prepared by ensuring there was functional drainage infrastructure ahead of the rainy season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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One part of the meetings was clearly stating to each player where the organization sees them; some are on the roster, some are competing for a spot, others are there to learn from the veterans and get valuable experience before heading back to the minor leagues to begin their season.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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For too many New Yorkers, a single emergency can mean eviction or crushing debt.—
Tiffany Caban,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The firm estimates that US airlines alone could face around $24 billion in additional fuel costs, implying fares might need to rise by roughly 11% to fully offset the increase.—
Scott Campbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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