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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5
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 Synonyms for expressing
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Some neighbors called on the city to reevaluate the plan, threatening legal action and voicing concerns over a community benefits agreement.—
Eleanor McCrary,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024 -
As more electric vehicles came on the roads this year, car experts are voicing their concerns louder than ever.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Dec. 2024
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In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Thomas describes the dairy—and its owner and operator Russ Kohler—as embodying the ethics of the region.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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And colleges and universities need to do a much better job articulating their value proposition, not only to prospective students and families, but to legislators, business leaders, and the broader public.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Think judgment, teamwork, and articulating a vision—even a vision for the next phase of AI.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Strategic use involves incorporating options as part of a long-term strategy, while tactical use focuses on managing short-term events or market actions.—
Michael Martin,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Expressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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