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
The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorado lawmakers have been expressing both support and concerns over a major military operation that the United States and Israel launched against Iran early Saturday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The president had signaled Friday that an attack could happen soon, expressing displeasure over nuclear talks with Tehran.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Shortly after Mitchell's filing, Mayes sent a letter to the court expressing concern about the state law applying to criminal cases and agreed the courts should review its constitutionality.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Blue Origin also weighed in, expressing enthusiastic support for the changes.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite endorsing Cornyn in 2020, the president has notably remained on the sidelines this time around, instead expressing his support for all three Republicans.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Tkachuk explained the wonderful relationship between the men’s and women’s Olympics players while expressing regret at the laughter.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The officer also received praise online from the Austin Police Association, which posted a message to social media expressing its support.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Colorado lawmakers have been expressing both support and concerns over a major military operation that the United States and Israel launched against Iran early Saturday.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The president had signaled Friday that an attack could happen soon, expressing displeasure over nuclear talks with Tehran.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Shortly after Mitchell's filing, Mayes sent a letter to the court expressing concern about the state law applying to criminal cases and agreed the courts should review its constitutionality.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Blue Origin also weighed in, expressing enthusiastic support for the changes.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Despite endorsing Cornyn in 2020, the president has notably remained on the sidelines this time around, instead expressing his support for all three Republicans.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Tkachuk explained the wonderful relationship between the men’s and women’s Olympics players while expressing regret at the laughter.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The officer also received praise online from the Austin Police Association, which posted a message to social media expressing its support.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Dozens of parents and students packed the Lincoln gymnasium, many voicing strong opposition to the proposal.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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While Jack Black was voicing Po the panda, his wife was in the recording booth playing a bunny.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Abruscato got his own table nearby, while Coogan and Hays sat across from me, squeezing into a small wooden booth.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hoshoryu, at six foot two and around 330 pounds, dispatched his first adversary handily, squeezing him like an accordion and dancing him out of the ring.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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They are seated in a front row of the House chamber floor, signifying their significant and unique role in stewarding the Constitution.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday played down growing worry about the economic impact on oil shipments from the Middle East, saying Japan has oil reserves at home that can last for several months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Before the opening loss against South Korea, Iran head coach Marziyeh Jafari declined to comment on the military strikes or the death of her country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the squad needed to focus on the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Superior Court Judge David Berry agreed, stating that Johnson texted two people a picture of his stepfather’s body, which did not show a knife near Michael Johnson.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some states even enacted laws stating brewers could not release it before a certain date.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As the material appears to shift from soft to hard, the outward and downward movements of the tubes no longer suggest the gentle pressure of filling and escaping air, but imply a decidedly more violent bending and crushing of metal, as if the tubes had been pushed out of shape against their will.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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But in 2015, a company started repurposing the slag by breaking the rock apart and crushing it down to make sandy material for industrial uses.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The bank initiated the cybersecurity stock at an overweight rating and $200 price target, implying an upside of 33%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds must remove images implying these specific bags were suitable for curbside pickup or municipal recycling bins, the AG's Office said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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