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
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
South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Trump has faced bipartisan scrutiny over the deal, with lawmakers expressing concern over the lifting of sanctions, $300 billion in funding for Iran’s reconstruction and the country’s nuclear capabilities.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
And the drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, with markets expressing optimism in recent weeks about the prospect of a peace deal.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Sometimes reason is an obstacle, and movies are a great way of expressing feelings and expressing things that are hidden to the normal eye or to the adult eye, to the adult perception.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Want to support Christian athletes expressing their faith?
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
With the Giants embroiled in a national controversy following last Friday’s Pride Night at Oracle Park, longtime broadcaster Mike Krukow took to the airwaves on Wednesday morning and spoke at length about the issue, expressing his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 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
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Trump has faced bipartisan scrutiny over the deal, with lawmakers expressing concern over the lifting of sanctions, $300 billion in funding for Iran’s reconstruction and the country’s nuclear capabilities.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
And the drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, with markets expressing optimism in recent weeks about the prospect of a peace deal.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
Sometimes reason is an obstacle, and movies are a great way of expressing feelings and expressing things that are hidden to the normal eye or to the adult eye, to the adult perception.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Want to support Christian athletes expressing their faith?
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
With the Giants embroiled in a national controversy following last Friday’s Pride Night at Oracle Park, longtime broadcaster Mike Krukow took to the airwaves on Wednesday morning and spoke at length about the issue, expressing his support for the LGBTQ+ community.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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When multiple employees independently describe experiences involving intimidation or retaliation after voicing concerns, those claims deserve serious attention.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that published late last year, Murphy admitted that voicing Donkey can be physically taxing.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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County officials pointed to state budget cuts and a $276,000 drop in liquor revenue as factors squeezing finances.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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Grip the handles on the sides of the machine, tighten your core, and extend your legs, squeezing your quadriceps (top thigh muscles) at the top.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 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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Spielberg thinks that his robust history with alien characters should at least give him a glimpse of something signifying aliens' actual existence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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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.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Zi is at once intimate and mysterious, embodying the curiosity, generosity, and singular vision that have come to define Kogonada’s work.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Pochettino now feels comfortable stating this.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Shelter officials have declined to comment on the termination, stating the department does not discuss internal personnel matters.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The crushing win followed England's own big win at Lord's and sends the series to a decider in Nottingham starting on Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Then the two in the final three holes that sealed the crushing near-miss.—
Nick Pietruszkiewicz,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Strategist Ohsung Kwon raised his year-end S & P 500 target to 7,950, implying upside of more than 5% from Monday's close.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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