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
Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Annamalai has also criticized the AIADMK, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu since 2021 and the BJP’s key ally in the state, accusing it of corruption and expressing skepticism about the alliance.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the comments, fans discussed the new launch, expressing excitement about hopefully trying the new item soon.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Kearey echoed her colleagues in expressing optimism that the film industry is rebounding with help from younger moviegoers who prize the experience.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
More than 4,000 people, including Hollywood notables like Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Mark Ruffalo, have signed a letter expressing opposition to the deal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The railroads' customers are also split with trade groups representing chemical makers and agricultural businesses expressing concerns, but hundreds of other businesses lining up behind it.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
On March 24, when the S&P 500 was down nearly 5% since the war began, Krishna raised his year-end target for the index from 7,400 points to 7,650, expressing confidence in the market.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Annamalai has also criticized the AIADMK, the main opposition party in Tamil Nadu since 2021 and the BJP’s key ally in the state, accusing it of corruption and expressing skepticism about the alliance.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the comments, fans discussed the new launch, expressing excitement about hopefully trying the new item soon.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Kearey echoed her colleagues in expressing optimism that the film industry is rebounding with help from younger moviegoers who prize the experience.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
More than 4,000 people, including Hollywood notables like Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola and Mark Ruffalo, have signed a letter expressing opposition to the deal.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The railroads' customers are also split with trade groups representing chemical makers and agricultural businesses expressing concerns, but hundreds of other businesses lining up behind it.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
On March 24, when the S&P 500 was down nearly 5% since the war began, Krishna raised his year-end target for the index from 7,400 points to 7,650, expressing confidence in the market.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressing
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At the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, or CRTPO, meeting in March, members continued voicing their disapproval of the designs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools parents and community members gathered outside a Pilsen elementary school Monday morning, voicing concerns over the district’s decision to hold a day of civic engagement on May 1.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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From truckers to commuters, gasoline prices are squeezing budgets across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The university is scheduled to replace the turf in July, squeezing into a tight window of summer events.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bally’s Chicago hosted a topping-off ceremony Thursday marking the placement of the final beam, a milestone signifying the completion of the structural framework.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mislabeling of President Andrew Jackson’s portrait is just one of the telltale signs signifying that some bills getting passed around in Greater Boston are movie props and not legal tender.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s why what this current Magic team is saying – and not saying – matters so much.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed those concerns in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, saying the suspect did not get very far.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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He is widely recognized for embodying a bold, distinctly Philadelphia spirit and his strong support of the Flyers.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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This was his final project, its unfettered ethos embodying his approach to vacation time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That, in turn, prompted Stephan’s office to release video of the incident and a document Thursday stating that prosecutors from her office had reviewed the police officers’ actions and determined the officers were not criminally liable.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Extension preserves an energy source South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster commented on the decision, stating that the extension preserves an energy source that the state relies on as demand grows.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The goal, Hall’s second of the series, came with less than five minutes left in a wild and physical frame in which Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven knocked out Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin with a crushing hit and Ottawa forward Ridly Greig tried to run roughshod on the Canes.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Store them in one layer to avoid crushing, and keep them in cool, dry conditions in the fridge to hinder mold growth.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hospitalization estimates are equally absurd, implying that one in 18 additional Americans would have required hospitalization for COVID from December 2020–November 2022.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the majority of analysts have only a hold rating, with a price target implying shares will pull back about 7% over the next year, according to LSEG.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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