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
California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
People are really just enjoying themselves and, like, expressing themselves and having fun.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Trump has been uncharacteristically silent on the prospects of an agreement in recent days, expressing cautious optimism in limited exchanges with reporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department issued a statement expressing confidence in the fund.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
After this, Rodrigo stopped publicly expressing admiration for the songstress.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On May 20, Hillsborough County Commissioners largely took after Castor’s lead, voting to approve the memorandum and expressing a willingness to move forward with cautious optimism.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
People are really just enjoying themselves and, like, expressing themselves and having fun.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Trump has been uncharacteristically silent on the prospects of an agreement in recent days, expressing cautious optimism in limited exchanges with reporters.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The Justice Department issued a statement expressing confidence in the fund.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
After this, Rodrigo stopped publicly expressing admiration for the songstress.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
On May 20, Hillsborough County Commissioners largely took after Castor’s lead, voting to approve the memorandum and expressing a willingness to move forward with cautious optimism.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Angry residents from several towns are protesting the data center, voicing concerns about rising electric bills and the environmental impacts.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Pascal has been voicing Din Djarin since the Disney+ series first aired in 2019 — and he's been ready to bring the character to the big screen for a long time.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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After squeezing the game’s final out, first baseman Leyton MacPherson casually flipped the ball in the air, joined her teammate in a sprint toward Spangler, and gloves began flying.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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After a week of squeezing through the dangerous, mazelike cave network, divers Mikko Paasi and Norrased Palasing emerged from its muddy waters Wednesday to find a cause for hope.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Certainly there were luxe, strong visions of the wardrobe on the runway, but with hints of edge melded with signifying codes like the web, the interlock, the GG, the Flora, the bamboo, the bit and the Jackie.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Pope Leo in December appointed Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as archbishop of New York, signifying a move to a more pastoral and missionary-inspired leadership in one of the largest archdiocese in the nation.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The Shiraz Choker best defines our aesthetic today, embodying a refined balance between structure and fluidity through a sensual, sculptural presence that feels both timeless and contemporary.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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This look features strawberries on one hand and lemons on the other, embodying Gemini's twin spirit.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Chasing Hokies reliever Madden Clement with no outs in the ninth, Mulivai Levu began the three-run rally at Jackie Robinson Stadium by crushing his 18th homer of the season to right.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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India’s capitalist economy is booming, and the ruling Hindu-nationalist government is crushing its above-ground leftist opponents at the ballot box.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Jim Ratcliffe ultimately bought 25% of the common stock at $33 per share in early 2024, implying a valuation of more than $6 billion.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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One is that headlines and word-of-mouth were at times implying or suggesting that the AI had found a final proof to the problem.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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