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 daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
This trend was exemplified by a January 6 rioter's racist protest at the BET Awards, sparking questions about why individuals now feel comfortable expressing such hostility.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe, has been one of the most outspoken of the former cast, frequently expressing his appreciation to Rowling for the role of a lifetime while denouncing her views on gender.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Precious Achiuwa is going to get his wish after expressing a strong desire to stay in Sacramento following a career year with the Kings.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love.
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Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
This trend was exemplified by a January 6 rioter's racist protest at the BET Awards, sparking questions about why individuals now feel comfortable expressing such hostility.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe, has been one of the most outspoken of the former cast, frequently expressing his appreciation to Rowling for the role of a lifetime while denouncing her views on gender.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Precious Achiuwa is going to get his wish after expressing a strong desire to stay in Sacramento following a career year with the Kings.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
This unexpected ending shifts the narrative from military triumph to spiritually discerning and expressing God’s all-embracing love.
—
Liesl Ehmke,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
27 June 2026
Catherine has a way of taking personal experiences and expressing universal questions about being human, developing yourself, being yourself and taking control of your life.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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Among this group, it is characterized by a difficulty controlling phone use, heavy social media dependence, having a preoccupation with notifications and voicing distress when separated from their device.
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It’s been less than a week since Taylor Swift tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, yet Swifties are already voicing some strong opinions about a few of the wedding guests.
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The same rules reshaping the car are squeezing the independent aftermarket out of the picture.
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Energy prices soared, squeezing Americans already frustrated by the high cost of living.
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And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
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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.
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Johnson released a statement through his press office saying the ILA workers who met with the mayor are members of the team that bargained their new contract, ratified this spring.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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The difference, as researcher Amanda Arroyo has noted, is between performing body positivity and embodying it and daughters, even very young ones, are skilled at detecting the gap.
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Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
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The organization has not announced a set release time for the scores only information stating that they will be made available on July 6.
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And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.
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But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.
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Australia reigned supreme in the T20 World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket victory over England, completed with 17 balls to spare in front of a Lord’s crowd of 28,887, a record for women’s cricket.
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The consensus target is more than 6% lower than Macy’s trading price, implying some downside.
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The Club has a buy-equivalent 1 rating and a $1,300 price target, implying a more than 14% upside from Wednesday's close.
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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