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
Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The businesses in an industrial park on the outer edge of Fort Collins are banding together and expressing their frustrations about recent power shutoffs by Xcel Energy.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The officer also received praise online from the Austin Police Association, which posted a message to social media expressing its support.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Ivey shied away from expressing how Thursday’s game — or further lack of playing time — could affect his feelings toward the Bulls in free agency, repeatedly turning to his faith as a guiding post among uncertainty on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Chastain asked Scott to make Stevens eligible for parole after 25 years, expressing hope that medical advancements and better mental health facilities could someday help Stevens be able to live outside of prison again.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Many students brought signs with slogans expressing support for immigrants and opposition to the federal agency, which has ramped up operations across the state line in Kansas in recent days.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent polling indicated that most Americans felt similarly, with 67 percent of respondents expressing their support for the Supreme Court to overturn these policies in a February survey.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The businesses in an industrial park on the outer edge of Fort Collins are banding together and expressing their frustrations about recent power shutoffs by Xcel Energy.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The officer also received praise online from the Austin Police Association, which posted a message to social media expressing its support.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Ivey shied away from expressing how Thursday’s game — or further lack of playing time — could affect his feelings toward the Bulls in free agency, repeatedly turning to his faith as a guiding post among uncertainty on the court.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Chastain asked Scott to make Stevens eligible for parole after 25 years, expressing hope that medical advancements and better mental health facilities could someday help Stevens be able to live outside of prison again.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Many students brought signs with slogans expressing support for immigrants and opposition to the federal agency, which has ramped up operations across the state line in Kansas in recent days.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent polling indicated that most Americans felt similarly, with 67 percent of respondents expressing their support for the Supreme Court to overturn these policies in a February survey.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Kristen Bell is set to join the cast of Paramount pic Sonic the Hedgehog 4 voicing the character of Amy Rose, a fan favorite in the video game franchise that was teased in the end credits at the end fo the last installment.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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The most recent discussions in November had resident voicing opposition to allowing residential uses in Saratoga Village.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fall was aided by the cooling prices of gasoline, eggs, and beef, but rising costs for consumer goods like apparel, computers, and airfares suggest tariffs are still squeezing household budgets.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, 2026 is about building both stylish and sensible outfits that can take you from the airport to the streets with maximum versatility without ever squeezing into tight, form-fitting fabric.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Columbus are under a level 3 category, signifying an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 15-day festival commemorates the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, signifying the arrival of spring.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some 40 city employees sued the city, saying they were wrongly exposed to asbestos during the months-long renovation.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Here, with Erivo embodying everyone from vampire to vampire hunter, doctor to madman, lover and suitor, there is a growing sense of connection between them all, particularly a well of unconscious desire that Dracula is reflecting, rather than merely exploiting.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yeo’s character, a beer supplier at a hawker centre, is an immigrant woman who arrives in the lives of a father and son, embodying the film’s central tension between belonging and estrangement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Poe, a mother of an athlete on the team, said multiple coaches have been pressured to leave the program due to overreach, stating that coaches should be allowed to pick their own staff.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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District staff who want to discuss a matter in a closed-door meeting were required to fill out a form ahead of time stating the reason, and it must be approved by the general counsel’s office, Batista wrote in a May 18, 2023, email to Leonardi.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their answers predicted a crushing rejection of the Roosevelt administration and the triumphant election of Republican Alf Landon and his running mate, Frank Knox.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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The animal crushing law has rarely been charged in this region, according to a review of federal cases filed in the Southern District of Florida.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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It’s also valued at roughly 13 times forward earnings, according to FactSet data, implying the stock is now a bargain.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ross has said that $65 million in federal funding that would be vulnerable if the city did not act, and that the city had already lost a $50,000 grant because words implying inclusion were used.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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