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
The finding comes after months of NIPSCO customers expressing concerns about high utility bills, specifically with their gas delivery charges.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and apologies for stepping on toes and purse straps.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The emotions many students would be expressing to Hughes in person now cover the door to the math teacher’s classroom, plus its frame and the wall around the plaque marking room 1328.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Polls indicate the levies have become increasingly unpopular, with economically anxious voters expressing concern about affordability as Democrats vie to rip control of Congress away from Republicans.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
And this one felt like the id of the engineers coming out and expressing itself.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
On at least six other occasions, detainees attempted to harm themselves while expressing suicidal ideations that resulted in 911 calls, according to records from the city of El Paso obtained under the Texas public information law.
—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
In another, a doctor says a man is banging his head against the wall while expressing suicidal thoughts.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and apologies for stepping on toes and purse straps.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The emotions many students would be expressing to Hughes in person now cover the door to the math teacher’s classroom, plus its frame and the wall around the plaque marking room 1328.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Polls indicate the levies have become increasingly unpopular, with economically anxious voters expressing concern about affordability as Democrats vie to rip control of Congress away from Republicans.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
And this one felt like the id of the engineers coming out and expressing itself.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
On at least six other occasions, detainees attempted to harm themselves while expressing suicidal ideations that resulted in 911 calls, according to records from the city of El Paso obtained under the Texas public information law.
—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
In another, a doctor says a man is banging his head against the wall while expressing suicidal thoughts.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 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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Atkins is eager to keep Norfleet healthy for the entire season, stating that a primary goal is to establish longevity.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Birge’s sketch, the protagonist receives advice from an experienced cowboy at a bar — a more effective way of delivering the story’s moral than stating it directly.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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This year’s mantra of joy has resonated after last year’s crushing Final Four loss to Connecticut.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some might find that turnaround surprising, especially considering the crushing manner in which Texas (18-1, 2-1 SEC) lost Friday, giving up a two-out, go-ahead grand slam in the ninth inning before ultimately falling in extras.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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