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 In 2017 — after reinventing himself as a hotelier, achieving sustained success and expressing remorse — he was pardoned in 2017 by President Obama. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Many commenters describe his rallies as cult-like and farcical, with some expressing relief at the prospect of his political influence waning. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026 The health departments of New York state and Lewis County issued a joint statement, expressing their condolences for the death and urging New Yorkers to stay up to date on vaccines. — Katherine Dillinger, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 Becerra's campaign launched a website that lists quotes of Hilton expressing support for the president and his policies. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 More than a decade later, Green Room writer/director Jeremy Saulnier is expressing his gratitude for Patrick Stewart helping get the film made. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026 Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Forward La Liga also issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans by Mbappé's remarks, adding that his personal views do not represent the Spanish league's position. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 However, there is a clear difference between expressing an opinion and threatening someone's life. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Her prediction does not establish that a player has been disciplined for expressing those views. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
Verb
  • Arlington head coach Scott Peach spoke to both Aledo and Arlington football teams after the Bearcats’ 42-28 victory, voicing his thanks for Aledo’s support in a video posted by Aledo Daily Buzz to Facebook.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Douglas Rain, who ended up voicing HAL, narrates it; this is where Stanley first heard him.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The remarks followed the release of strong quarterly results, with revenue and earnings beating analysts’ expectations despite a 6% downturn in revenue due to pressure squeezing all broadband purveyors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Fuel expenses are squeezing daily household budgets and tightening cash flow toward the end of the month, with reports indicating a growing number of French employees are requesting payroll advances to manage month end expenses.
    — , CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Mario Hernández, 69, owner of El Califa, the first taquería to win the coveted designation, watched as the new plaque — signifying only inclusion in the Michelin Guide, not a star — was hammered into the wall.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In some states, officials will mark ballots with initials signifying an election judge reviewed the ballot or a counting tally.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Trump officials rejected the request, saying approval was urgent.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • District officials also shared a statement on Wednesday saying its focus remains the same in serving students despite the pending change in statewide leadership.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Ossoff seems to want to position himself as a man of the people, and Newsom is working on embodying the anti-Trump.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Donna Karan New York has unveiled its latest fall campaign featuring Irina Shayk, who returns to the brand embodying the confidence and modern femininity of the Donna Karan woman.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Organizers signed a police document stating that the protest would remain stationary due to the risk of violence.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The organizers signed a police document stating that the protest would remain stationary due to the risk of violence.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Miami responded with an 80-yard drive to retake their lead, 24-21, but UNC continued to fight on while crushing clock heading into the fourth quarter.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • For working people, patient care coordinators and families who rely on this crossing for their daily commutes, this toll is a crushing financial burden rather than a solution to traffic.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Wells Fargo, Overweight, $650 Analyst Joe Quatrochi lowered his price target on shares to $650 from $700, implying 34% upside from Tuesday's close.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Trump was implying Ukraine was in a weak negotiating position and did not have the military resources to fight against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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