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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
The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
This trend was exemplified by a January 6 rioter's racist protest at the BET Awards, sparking questions about why individuals now feel comfortable expressing such hostility.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Precious Achiuwa is going to get his wish after expressing a strong desire to stay in Sacramento following a career year with the Kings.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love.
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Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
This trend was exemplified by a January 6 rioter's racist protest at the BET Awards, sparking questions about why individuals now feel comfortable expressing such hostility.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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
Precious Achiuwa is going to get his wish after expressing a strong desire to stay in Sacramento following a career year with the Kings.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love.
—
Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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After Saturday night’s shooting that left two dead, neighbors are voicing their frustrations — and fears — as the community reels from another shooting that has left two more teenagers dead.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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Of course, attempts to get more revenue out of taxpayers would carry political risks, but voters have been open to squeezing the wealthy.
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Coach Spencer Carbery has done a masterful job of both squeezing what’s left out of the franchise’s best-ever player — Ovechkin led the Caps in both goals (32) and points (64) in 2025-26 — while simultaneously masking the deficiencies that come with age.
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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.
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The agency issued an El Niño Advisory on Thursday morning, signifying that Earth has crossed a key threshold into El Niño territory.
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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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.
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Towns County Sheriff's Office A day after creating the committee, Kemp filed the second executive order, stating that the officials recommended Henderson be suspended.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Many of our schools do a decent job of crushing students’ desire for mental effort.
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And in the end, the Sox scored their most runs in a game since 1970, crushing the Kansas City Royals 22-1 in front of 31,130 at Rate Field.
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Wells Fargo also kept a buy-equivalent rating and a $1,259-per-share price target, implying around 20% upside from Tuesday's late-session levels.
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The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor.
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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