expressing

present participle of express
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expressing The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Rather than expressing yourself freely, your primary concern becomes preventing conflict or hostility. Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026 By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable. Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe, has been one of the most outspoken of the former cast, frequently expressing his appreciation to Rowling for the role of a lifetime while denouncing her views on gender. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort. Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The data center debate The city of Fort Worth is considering updates to its rules around data center development at a time when an increasing number of residents are expressing concerns about the potential impact of such developments. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 Almost immediately after being admitted, the 55-year-old Cuban immigrant began expressing frustration about his care, according to a nearly 300-page unpublished medical examiner’s investigative report. Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, 3 July 2026 Tennessee Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari and Chairwoman London Lamar, both of Memphis, issued joint statement expressing their sympathy and emphasizing the need for transparency during the investigation. Travis Loller, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
Verb
  • Among this group, it is characterized by a difficulty controlling phone use, heavy social media dependence, having a preoccupation with notifications and voicing distress when separated from their device.
    Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • It’s been less than a week since Taylor Swift tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, yet Swifties are already voicing some strong opinions about a few of the wedding guests.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The same rules reshaping the car are squeezing the independent aftermarket out of the picture.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Energy prices soared, squeezing Americans already frustrated by the high cost of living.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
    Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The organization has not announced a set release time for the scores only information stating that they will be made available on July 6.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Australia reigned supreme in the T20 World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket victory over England, completed with 17 balls to spare in front of a Lord’s crowd of 28,887, a record for women’s cricket.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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