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 Colleagues began expressing concern about his decline in 2022. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 Larry McClellan speaks to members of Park Forest Village Board during a Saturday meet and greet session, expressing his opposition to his property being annexed into the village. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Douglas posted a photo from the family outing on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for the recognition. — Tabor Brewster, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a strong sentiment against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with many expressing hope for his removal from power and potential imprisonment. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026 Capitalism fared considerably better, with 56% expressing a positive view. — Luke Fountain,alex Harring, CNBC, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
Verb
  • In fact, Foster applauds Tikhman for gently voicing concerns when, in the throes of the project, her old-world sensibilities started to feel a bit too old.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Nationwide strikes were due to take place on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to join demonstrations voicing discontent with the rising cost of living.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For an octopus, squeezing into tight spaces can provide an escape route and access to prey that other marine creatures cannot easily reach.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Much of the growing opposition to data centers has come from rising electricity prices, which are squeezing Americans in a time of already high prices and cost of living.
    — Shannon Osaka, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 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
  • Davydov knows this, even if the circumstances of his life have repeatedly made even stating the desire for these things aloud—let alone actively pursuing them—acts of extraordinary courage.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Open with the facts, stating things like how much the initiative missed by or where the quarter came in.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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