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
Swilling beers from sponsor Corona, the hosts marveled at the turnaround, expressing the same astonishment that Larry David, Ben Stiller and other fans were showing on the ABC telecast.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Soon after, Joslin posted on social media expressing outrage, and the story gained traction online.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Viewing Ambition Negatively In Women Many women celebrate ambition in men while expressing skepticism toward ambitious women.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And some current staffers are expressing alarm about the proposal.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
Music superstar Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for legendary composer Randy Newman.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Marlon Wayans is expressing interest in casting Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 7.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Soon after, Joslin posted on social media expressing outrage, and the story gained traction online.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Viewing Ambition Negatively In Women Many women celebrate ambition in men while expressing skepticism toward ambitious women.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And some current staffers are expressing alarm about the proposal.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 12 June 2026
Music superstar Taylor Swift is expressing her gratitude for legendary composer Randy Newman.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Marlon Wayans is expressing interest in casting Melissa Barrera in Scary Movie 7.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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When multiple employees independently describe experiences involving intimidation or retaliation after voicing concerns, those claims deserve serious attention.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that published late last year, Murphy admitted that voicing Donkey can be physically taxing.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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County officials pointed to state budget cuts and a $276,000 drop in liquor revenue as factors squeezing finances.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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Grip the handles on the sides of the machine, tighten your core, and extend your legs, squeezing your quadriceps (top thigh muscles) at the top.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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Spielberg thinks that his robust history with alien characters should at least give him a glimpse of something signifying aliens' actual existence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The city manager denied that, saying the last time work was done was in January.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The administration denied the request, saying accident rates for skydiving planes are lower than those for other types of private flights, a point the United States Parachute Association has emphasized repeatedly in the years since then, lobbying against stricter rules.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Zi is at once intimate and mysterious, embodying the curiosity, generosity, and singular vision that have come to define Kogonada’s work.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Espinoza agreed, stating that raising tuition was a hardship but preferable to alienating the neighborhood that had supported the JCC for 35 years.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In that video, a woman's voice can be heard stating the man who was allegedly punched is a veteran.—
Kelsie Cairns , Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The first day of what is expected to be the biggest World Cup in women’s cricket history saw the spotlight shift away from Ben Stokes and a West End nightclub to a West End musical and a crushing victory for an England side aiming for this to be their Lionesses or Red Roses moment.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Strategist Ohsung Kwon raised his year-end S & P 500 target to 7,950, implying upside of more than 5% from Monday's close.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Worries about neighborhood gentrification, implying a new tourist destination is all downside.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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