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as in voices
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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as in signifies
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 says
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 embodies
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in messengers
one that carries a message or does an errand
the solicitors employ an express to deliver their summonses
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Recent Examples of expresses
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Silverman frequently shares photos of them and expresses his love for both of the girls in his life.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
An op-ed is an essay published by a news outlet, either in print or online, that expresses the author’s viewpoint.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS RING RAGE — WWE star Kit Wilson expresses support for Cody Rhodes after Pat McAfee promo.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In her new British Vogue cover story, Charli expresses a general ennui toward pop stardom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Dylan expresses interest in Greg from the first episode.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Tillman expresses openness to both theories.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Silverman frequently shares photos of them and expresses his love for both of the girls in his life.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
An op-ed is an essay published by a news outlet, either in print or online, that expresses the author’s viewpoint.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS RING RAGE — WWE star Kit Wilson expresses support for Cody Rhodes after Pat McAfee promo.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In her new British Vogue cover story, Charli expresses a general ennui toward pop stardom.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Dylan expresses interest in Greg from the first episode.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
Tillman expresses openness to both theories.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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Throughout the movie, Michael voices his admiration for the novel's Neverland setting a number of times in his downtime from writing and performing music.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jason Schwartzman voices Kevin and Aubrey Plaza, who co-created and co-wrote the series, also voices a character.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the United States, the blockade squeezes Iran’s already weakened economy by denying it long-term cash flow.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The waves, which were first used in Boston in 2011, help spread things out so that runners don’t have to walk after the start, when Main Street in Hopkinton squeezes to just 39 feet wide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox were held to three or fewer runs in 15 of their first 26 games, and seven of the club’s 10 lineup regulars had an OPS+ of less than 100, which signifies below league-average offensive production.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Summer signifies les grandes vacances, when the French take off parts of July and the entire month of August to flit to their country homes or the coast.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is a sign out there that says, ‘Keep an eye out,’ because there’s some messaging coming shortly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a gentleness, patience, care, and concentration in meaningful work, an attentiveness close to love, that embodies the best in culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Is there a musician who embodies that to you?—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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The most effective messengers are not grassroots activists or rising politicians but farmers, wildland firefighters, fishermen, cowboys, hunters, game wardens and foresters.—
Nadia Gill,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The messengers were scheduled to deliver offerings from the emperor, the shrine said on its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cancellation of the Louisiana event implies that there might be more uncertainty there than O’Neil has been willing to admit.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But that quote implies the chaos always works in the opposite direction to the plan.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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