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
Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.
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Edie Kasten, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
However, the recipient quickly changed their tune, sending Stanley their condolences, followed by several graphic photos expressing sympathy.
—Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Former staffers in Swalwell’s congressional office traded messages in group texts after the news reports, with many expressing shock and horror at the allegations, according to two former employees.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Eighteen years later, Martha-Ann Alito would be recorded expressing her still-raw anger over a Washington Post column that critiqued her wardrobe.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
When families and survivors are expressing discomfort, that should be met with respect.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Edie Kasten, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
However, the recipient quickly changed their tune, sending Stanley their condolences, followed by several graphic photos expressing sympathy.
—Nicki Cox, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Former staffers in Swalwell’s congressional office traded messages in group texts after the news reports, with many expressing shock and horror at the allegations, according to two former employees.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Eighteen years later, Martha-Ann Alito would be recorded expressing her still-raw anger over a Washington Post column that critiqued her wardrobe.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
When families and survivors are expressing discomfort, that should be met with respect.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Ye has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, or CRTPO, meeting in March, members continued voicing their disapproval of the designs.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, China has rapidly expanded capacity in its drive to become more self-sufficient, contributing to a global glut of product and squeezing European companies.—
Marilen Martin,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Gaps between research and product As 420 – signifying April 20, a day celebrating cannabis culture – approaches each year, public attention turns toward the legal status of cannabis.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other stars such as Ayesha and Steph Curry, Zendaya and Tom Holland and Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have also gotten tattoos signifying special moments in their love stories, such as initials, their children's names and symbols of their union.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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District officials announced the closure Sunday night on social media, saying the issue affected systems used across all K–12 buildings, including tools that allow staff to communicate.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over the weekend, however, peace talks in Pakistan faltered, with Vice President JD Vance saying Iran would not commit to forgoing a nuclear weapon.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The winners — an individual and an organization in each category — stand out among hundreds of nominees selected for embodying one or more of the FECK principles.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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What goes into embodying that for you?—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Zoo officials were quick to clarify the nature of the encounter, stating that the wolf’s behavior was not aggressive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both leaders repeatedly failed to provide financial records to the union’s executive board and trustees, stating that the credit card statements were not ready to be shared with the board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Looking for a response after a lopsided loss to the Edmonton Oilers the previous night, the Sharks instead allowed two goals in the opening seven minutes – and didn’t get a shot of their own on net in more than 13 minutes – in a crushing 6-1 loss to the Ducks at Honda Center.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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To reject any anomaly, anything mysterious or unusual, Kawamura suggests, is to succumb to a soul-crushing, self-serving conformity—and to withhold possibilities of decency, discovery, and love that make any game worth playing, life very much included.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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In a research report out Friday, the bank reiterated a buy rating on shares of the Israeli defense company and hiked its 12-month price target to $1,075, implying a nearly 16% gain from Thursday’s close.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Civil-rights leaders accused a dark-money group of engaging in a racist misinformation campaign by sending mailers to Black voters invoking the civil-rights movement and implying that Obama opposes the redistricting amendment.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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