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
That can show up as emotional suppression, difficulty naming or expressing needs, chronic stress or a sense that vulnerability is unsafe.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Women’s interests have long been considered frivolous—especially if such interests involve expressing emotion; talking about their feelings with each other; or navigating status and power outside of, or in direct opposition to, their relationships with straight men.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
The Writers Guild of America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters both have made statements expressing their skepticism over the merger.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 May 2026
But the building’s current owner has said that — between engineering reports showing structural issues, contractors expressing safety concerns and high costs for rehab, even with potential tax credits — restoring the Jeserich was not feasible.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Verbs exist in so many shades of connotation, expressing subtle feelings along with their primary meaning.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Most recently in her postpartum posting, Kuch took to social media to clap back at trolls, expressing disapproval and distaste for her second daughter's name.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The lawsuits allege GPT-4o used its memory feature to build a comprehensive profile of Van Rootselaar over months of interaction, tracking their grievances and expressing empathy in a way that mimicked a human relationship without pushing back like an actual human might.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Investigators have also pointed to writings allegedly sent by Allen shortly before the attack, including a message to family members expressing regret and referencing grievances with the administration.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Women’s interests have long been considered frivolous—especially if such interests involve expressing emotion; talking about their feelings with each other; or navigating status and power outside of, or in direct opposition to, their relationships with straight men.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
The Writers Guild of America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters both have made statements expressing their skepticism over the merger.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 May 2026
But the building’s current owner has said that — between engineering reports showing structural issues, contractors expressing safety concerns and high costs for rehab, even with potential tax credits — restoring the Jeserich was not feasible.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Verbs exist in so many shades of connotation, expressing subtle feelings along with their primary meaning.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Most recently in her postpartum posting, Kuch took to social media to clap back at trolls, expressing disapproval and distaste for her second daughter's name.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The lawsuits allege GPT-4o used its memory feature to build a comprehensive profile of Van Rootselaar over months of interaction, tracking their grievances and expressing empathy in a way that mimicked a human relationship without pushing back like an actual human might.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Investigators have also pointed to writings allegedly sent by Allen shortly before the attack, including a message to family members expressing regret and referencing grievances with the administration.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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At the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, or CRTPO, meeting in March, members continued voicing their disapproval of the designs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools parents and community members gathered outside a Pilsen elementary school Monday morning, voicing concerns over the district’s decision to hold a day of civic engagement on May 1.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From truckers to commuters, gasoline prices are squeezing budgets across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The university is scheduled to replace the turf in July, squeezing into a tight window of summer events.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony Thursday marking the placement of the final beam, a milestone signifying the completion of the structural framework.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mislabeling of President Andrew Jackson’s portrait is just one of the telltale signs signifying that some bills getting passed around in Greater Boston are movie props and not legal tender.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our own shopping director, Rachel Fletcher, can attest to Farm Girl’s long-lasting petals, stating that her own peonies lasted nearly ten glorious days.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Five of the six flew just in April, with Space Launch Delta 45 stating that was a record that beat the four different orbital rocket types flown in February 1965 and July 1966.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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That includes physicists at the University of Manchester, who were intrigued by the difference between crushing an empty soda can versus one that is full of liquid.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Often, amid the scramble of a breaking story or a crushing deadline, a cool, smiling Chardy would shrug and utter the mantra that came to define him to his Herald colleagues.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The hospitalization estimates are equally absurd, implying that one in 18 additional Americans would have required hospitalization for COVID from December 2020–November 2022.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the majority of analysts have only a hold rating, with a price target implying shares will pull back about 7% over the next year, according to LSEG.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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