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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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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
Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Other posts have included a medium expressing her feeling that Guthrie is close by and a woman using astrology to point her viewers in the direction of what may have happened.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Kotb anchored a segment about the support Savannah Guthrie is receiving from fellow media figures like CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King and ABC World News Tonight‘s David Muir, both of whom were shown expressing their sympathy for Savannah Guthrie on their respective shows on rival networks.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Federal officials met in San Diego on Thursday to discuss the government’s response to the decades-long Tijuana River sewage crisis, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin expressing confidence in Mexico’s commitment to completing infrastructure projects aimed at ending years of cross-border pollution.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Some felt the surveyors were steering them away from expressing environmental concerns.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Several members acknowledged residents’ concerns while expressing confidence in the Woodland Police Department’s handling of the system.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Mashaal and her daughter have received messages from people around the world, from Israel to South Africa to Norway, expressing their support for the movement, Mashaal said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Other posts have included a medium expressing her feeling that Guthrie is close by and a woman using astrology to point her viewers in the direction of what may have happened.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Kotb anchored a segment about the support Savannah Guthrie is receiving from fellow media figures like CBS Mornings‘ Gayle King and ABC World News Tonight‘s David Muir, both of whom were shown expressing their sympathy for Savannah Guthrie on their respective shows on rival networks.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Federal officials met in San Diego on Thursday to discuss the government’s response to the decades-long Tijuana River sewage crisis, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin expressing confidence in Mexico’s commitment to completing infrastructure projects aimed at ending years of cross-border pollution.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Some felt the surveyors were steering them away from expressing environmental concerns.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Several members acknowledged residents’ concerns while expressing confidence in the Woodland Police Department’s handling of the system.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Mashaal and her daughter have received messages from people around the world, from Israel to South Africa to Norway, expressing their support for the movement, Mashaal said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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What to know to start your day Southaven residents are voicing noise pollution concerns related to the turbines and construction at xAI's gas power plant in the city.—
Erin Munz,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fire victims have spent several months voicing frustration over the pace of the recovery and the city’s role in that effort.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The solar sector has been grappling with a prolonged price slump and oversupply, squeezing margins even as leading producers continue to add capacity.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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For generations, Americans who wanted orange juice without the work of squeezing fresh fruit cracked open a can and watched a cylinder of frozen juice go ker-plunk into a pitcher.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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In an appearance on Fox News, the Trump-supporting singer bashed the choice of Bunny, saying the performance was an insult to the MAGA movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Piagentini dismissed those factors as beside the point, saying judges should trust juries’ sentencing decisions and that Davis’ ruling disrespected the jury process.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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At the center of it all were Anya Taylor-Joy, Willow Smith and Jisoo, the faces of the new Dior Addict campaign, each embodying a different expression of beauty.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Born in the 1800s, this living, breathing tradition serves as a vibrant vessel of cultural preservation, spanning more than 40 tribes across the Crescent City, each embodying its own style and story.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Healey avoided answering the question, instead stating that Massachusetts officials tipped off the feds to the $7 million SNAP fraud scheme uncovered by Foley’s office in December.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The reports involved an unknown individual calling several people purporting to be a law enforcement officer, falsely stating that the victims had outstanding warrants, had failed to appear for jury duty or missed a court appearance.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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For a fraction of the cost of private colleges — and often far less than out-of-state public universities — CSU offers students a genuine opportunity to build skills, and increase lifetime earnings without crushing debt.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Watts on Tuesday also highlighted a September 2025 incident in which a worker suffered a crushing injury inside a tunnel after being pinned between two 4,000-foot pipes.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seattle is currently +800 (8-to-1) to win a second straight title, implying a roughly 11 percent chance of a repeat.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Ben Reitzes also lowered his price target to $430, implying that shares could add 7%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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