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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
His body sat there for three weeks and was then cremated — a fate Celina Gonzalez told the jury was expressly against her husband’s wishes.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act expressly prohibits employers, including managers and supervisors, from keeping employees’ tips.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
This case has a statute that expressly allows the imposition of tariffs or quotas.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act expressly prohibits employers, including managers and supervisors, from keeping employees’ tips.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
This case has a statute that expressly allows the imposition of tariffs or quotas.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expressly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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There are potting mixes made specifically for certain succulents (such as cacti), and these are also recommended.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Inside, the crowd was impassioned but courteous; even the river guides had tucked in their shirts.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
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More concretely, this means reactivating the brand and stabilizing the business.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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To have a rocket launch with astronauts on board go perfectly well is even more amazing.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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In one study, 64 percent of the time, the mongooses managed it perfectly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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To meet a growing demand, a new therapy clinic specially designed for kids with autism opened last month in Liberty.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Another go-to breakfast staple, these waffles are specially designed to go in the toaster.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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In the previous hearings, Hegseth notably said the ceasefire paused a 60-day deadline for congressional approval of the war, which is required under the 1973 War Powers Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Hill extensively customized the spread during his tenure, most notably painting the boxy structure’s formerly all-white exterior a deep shade of charcoal gray.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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