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
Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Graf said that comment violated a rule prohibiting prosecutors from expressing their opinion about the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
There was this new kind of a melodic way of expressing emotion.
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
This follows Ratatouille voice star Patton Oswalt recently expressing interest in reprising the character.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
That's considered a critical advantage as data centers worldwide grapple with artificial intelligence's enormous power demands, with local communities expressing increasing worry over the consequences of the facilities.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Graf said that comment violated a rule prohibiting prosecutors from expressing their opinion about the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
There was this new kind of a melodic way of expressing emotion.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
This follows Ratatouille voice star Patton Oswalt recently expressing interest in reprising the character.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
That's considered a critical advantage as data centers worldwide grapple with artificial intelligence's enormous power demands, with local communities expressing increasing worry over the consequences of the facilities.
—
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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Waititi is voicing the upcoming work as well executive producing.
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While the expiration of the enhanced ACA subsidies made insurance more expensive for millions of consumers, experts say other health costs, such as prescription drugs, medical tests and hospital bills, are also squeezing consumers.
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Labor, rent, insurance, utilities, equipment and packaging are all squeezing already-thin margins.
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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.
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Spielberg thinks that his robust history with alien characters should at least give him a glimpse of something signifying aliens' actual existence.
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Along with the new date, the ACMs and DCP shared some stats on this year’s event, stating that according to Greyhill Advisors, the show drove about $53 million in economic impact to the Las Vegas region.
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And in the end, the Sox scored their most runs in a game since 1970, crushing the Kansas City Royals 22-1 in front of 31,130 at Rate Field.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Wells Fargo also kept a buy-equivalent rating and a $1,259-per-share price target, implying around 20% upside from Tuesday's late-session levels.
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The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor.
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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