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
Lemon was charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Alfredo Romero, the head of Foro Penal, Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organization, welcomed the legislation while expressing some skepticism.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Mashaal and her daughter have received messages from people around the world, from Israel to South Africa to Norway, expressing their support for the movement, Mashaal said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
While some local businesses remained closed Friday as part of the protest, others still opened their doors while publicly expressing support of the cause.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Between numbers, Duff took time to speak with the crowd, reflecting on songs from her catalogue and expressing her gratitude.
—Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The compound is so water-soluble that even when Willow tears up, expressing concern about going blind because of the occular mistep, the salty tears disrupted the scene.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Republicans on Wednesday began opening the door to avoiding a shutdown, expressing a willingness to strip the DHS bill and continue negotiations while clearing the way for the rest of the package.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Despite some expressing their worries about the experiment, the daters begin the process of exploring their connections with one another.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Alfredo Romero, the head of Foro Penal, Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organization, welcomed the legislation while expressing some skepticism.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Mashaal and her daughter have received messages from people around the world, from Israel to South Africa to Norway, expressing their support for the movement, Mashaal said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
While some local businesses remained closed Friday as part of the protest, others still opened their doors while publicly expressing support of the cause.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Between numbers, Duff took time to speak with the crowd, reflecting on songs from her catalogue and expressing her gratitude.
—Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The compound is so water-soluble that even when Willow tears up, expressing concern about going blind because of the occular mistep, the salty tears disrupted the scene.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Republicans on Wednesday began opening the door to avoiding a shutdown, expressing a willingness to strip the DHS bill and continue negotiations while clearing the way for the rest of the package.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Despite some expressing their worries about the experiment, the daters begin the process of exploring their connections with one another.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Jefferson affirmed freedom of speech by pardoning those convicted of voicing opposition to the government under the Sedition Act of 1798.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Azaria stopped voicing Apu after complaints the character promoted negative stereotypes about Indians.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fresh spinach requires large quantities and multiple steps—blanching, shocking, and squeezing—just to yield a usable amount.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bus ended up completely packed, everyone squeezing together in their parkas like a bunch of marshmallows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, still some others doubt the idea, saying foreign intervention might push the country towards more chaos in long term.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdrew from the Good case earlier this month, saying the Justice Department had prevented state investigators from accessing evidence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This exactly applies to the wines of PFV members, which are the result of knowledge and experiences passed down through generations, embodying each family’s legacy and craftsmanship.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Neptune in Aries is about initiating the dream, embodying it, and fighting for a vision rather than passively hoping for one.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
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Lavey cited a probable cause document stating the boy’s weight dropped from 80 pounds in November 2024 to 56 pounds at the time of his death, with roughly 15% of that loss occurring in the final five weeks of his life.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The former directors also criticized Saintremy’s reprimands from the city, stating a key function of her role is to promote events at the cultural center and that means speaking with media.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Amid the disorder, the regime turned to a familiar playbook of crushing dissent.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Homeowners association fees for people living in condominiums or other multi-unit dwellings have been increasing year after year — doubling one year only to go up again the next — and the effect is crushing.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the days leading up to the climb, prediction-market odds placed the probability of a successful ascent at roughly 90 to 95 percent, implying about a 5 to 10 percent chance of failure.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Amid a somewhat softening labor market, inflation pressures and an uncertain geopolitical landscape, futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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