EXPRESSING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

expressing

verb

Definition of expressing next

present participle of express

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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Relevance

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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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disembodying

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expressing Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass. —

Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 According to the Russian human rights organization OVD-Info, over 20,000 Russian citizens have been detained since 2022 for expressing antiwar opinions, including online. —

Benjamin Nathans, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026 Over the last two decades backside grazing tats fell out of favor, with some expressing regret over their youthful decisions. —

Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. —

Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 New York Assembly members Alex Bores and Andrew Gounardes write a letter expressing concern over the recent bipartisan talks in the House over preemption of AI state laws. —

Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 22 May 2026 Barack Obama Believes In Aliens Former president Barack Obama has clearly considered the possibilities, going viral after expressing his belief in aliens during a podcast appearance. —

Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 More than 400 area businesses signed a letter expressing support. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 According to a source with knowledge of the matter, Arbeloa and Mbappe spoke on Thursday before the Oviedo game, with the player expressing his displeasure at being benched and the manager expressing his own displeasure regarding his behaviour in recent weeks. —

Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing

Verb

Washington has weighed in on the crisis, openly voicing its support for Paz against the anti-government forces and rallying Latin American support for him.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Opponents and supporters of the project packed a community meeting organized by a Dallas City Council member, voicing strong opinions on both sides.

— J.D. Miles, CBS News, 19 May 2026