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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
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 June 2026
This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Newmark expresses admiration for his puppet co-star.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Cancer is a deeply sensitive Water sign, after all, so while transiting its sentimental territory, the love planet expresses love and affection through care, protection and vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Nonetheless, the sentiment that the quote expresses is valid, says Taylor.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Beyond concerns of public policy, Leo expresses a range of humanistic reservations about AI.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Verb
The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 June 2026
This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Newmark expresses admiration for his puppet co-star.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Cancer is a deeply sensitive Water sign, after all, so while transiting its sentimental territory, the love planet expresses love and affection through care, protection and vulnerability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The one-size-fits-all value proposition expresses the logic of the undifferentiated marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Nonetheless, the sentiment that the quote expresses is valid, says Taylor.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
So when someone like Duran gets harassed after revealing a mental illness – and then expresses regret for having opened up – an impressionable onlooker could decide that talking about their mental health struggles isn’t worth the risk.
—Scott Parrott, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Beyond concerns of public policy, Leo expresses a range of humanistic reservations about AI.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Text assembled by the playwright Anna Deavere Smith voices the sentiments of past dancers while the current Ailey crew demonstrates its strength.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Even Zach Cherry squeezes plenty from his part as the dealership’s manager, who grows loudly resentful when Nate seems more emotionally invested in his biological children than coworkers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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War squeezes African, Asian economies further The fallout of the Iran war deepened globally as countries struggled to contain the impact of rising fuel and commodity prices.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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This guiding principle signifies Stephanie’s commitment to tirelessly fighting for her clients and securing favorable results.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Mid-cap play Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, says mid-cap stocks could offer value if oil prices continue to fall, as lower energy prices ease pressure on inflation and interest rate expectations.—
Alex Buckmaster,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The candidates have performed in a way that embodies their entertainment pedigrees.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Kane embodies greatness and surrounds himself with it.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This happens because mast cells build up in your bone marrow and release chemical messengers that increase bone breakdown.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
21 May 2026
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But other cosmic messengers exist.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That implies little upside for this now-$312 stock, which hasn’t had a down week since March 20.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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