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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
In Tennessee, state lawmakers dismantled existing oversight boards and replaced them with advisory bodies that are expressly prohibited from conducting investigations.
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Hansel Alejandro Aguilar, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Ellen is at Beltane expressly to strengthen her relationship with her betrothed, Malcolm Grant.
—EW.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, expressly limits a president to two terms in office.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Hansel Alejandro Aguilar, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
However, Ellen is at Beltane expressly to strengthen her relationship with her betrothed, Malcolm Grant.
—EW.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, expressly limits a president to two terms in office.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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For Thanksgiving, specifically, the search engine says low prices are typically available 24 to 59 days before departure, with the lowest prices offered 35 days out.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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An alternative method is to use a degreasing cleaner specifically designed for kitchen appliances.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Colbert made several jokes about needing a job and even brought a fake resume with a youthful headshot of himself.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then add baking soda to the wash to brighten, deodorize, and soften even more.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For example, states can be concretely obliged to maintain an inventory of anthropogenic [greenhouse gas] emissions or to reduce [greenhouse gas] emissions by a certain percentage.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Ortega kept her glam perfectly moody, with a low, messy bun, a deep plum lip, and whisper thin eyebrows.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden One-Shoulder Formal Maxi Dress If you’re headed to a wedding this fall, don’t miss this dress that’s perfectly compact-chic—and currently 45% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Plates created specially for the evening had been broken and glued back together.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The robot is trained specially for disaster-response applications, requiring it to pass multiple tests to prove its usefulness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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In timber stands, larger dead and down fuels remained available and contributed to fire spread where aligned with topography, most notably at the confluence of Dinky Creek and Bear Creek on the northern flank.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Images of the skinned bear in the residence hall kitchen have circulated on social media, notably Reddit.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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