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as in to voice
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 to signify
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 to say
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
a trip to the supermarket with the express purpose of buying milk
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as in explicit
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
students are not allowed to leave the grounds during school hours unless they have express permission from the principal's office
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as in messenger
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 express
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 June 2025
On the red carpet, some performers expressed more conflicted feelings about LuPone.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 8 June 2025
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 May 2025
To the disappointment of some union members, there was no express ban on training in that agreement, while this one restricts it.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
On Capitol Hill, some members of the president’s party express misgivings about Trump’s approach.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 June 2025
On the red carpet, some performers expressed more conflicted feelings about LuPone.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 8 June 2025
Adjective
Besides the $20 welcome discount, the Tony Bianco Insider program offers various perks through four tiers that include birthday discounts, welcome rewards, anniversary rewards, free express shipping, and 10% off some full-price footwear styles.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 May 2025
To the disappointment of some union members, there was no express ban on training in that agreement, while this one restricts it.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Noun
As previously reported by the Daily News, the massive overhaul of the largest borough’s bus network will give Queens 124 routes — 94 local and 30 express — with an emphasis on connecting bus riders to the rest of the city’s transit systems.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
On Capitol Hill, some members of the president’s party express misgivings about Trump’s approach.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
Verb
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The veteran safety recently voiced his frustrations on social media after hearing his former defensive coordinator discuss the offseason trade that sent shockwaves across Philly.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Residents voice concerns about road conditions and the impact of traffic, Guerrero said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In some towns, utility poles were removed so the caravans could squeeze through.—
Angela Jackson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Hundreds of people squeezed into the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colo., for a vigil that featured prayer, singing and emotional testimony from a victim and witnesses of the firebombing attack in the city’s downtown, after a federal judge blocked the deportation of the suspect’s family.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The two infamous politicians were reviled in the North; their capture signified a great Union victory.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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The deployment of the Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles signifies an even more direct and troubling method of addressing public dissent, raising critical concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and constitutional rights.—
Emma K. Dashnaw,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Shortly after, Kehl would fall to his death at a neighboring building — police have yet to say if the fall was intentional or accidental.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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Padilla said he got fed up listening to her remarks about criminals and invasions and tried to ask a question, while moving forward past the wall of television cameras.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Lindbergh, the tall, fresh-faced Midwesterner, embodied a new American archetype: the Lone Eagle.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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In curating the show, Moore sought to elevate artists whose work embodies this tension while also offering something tender, vulnerable, and defiant.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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For each position, highlight specific wins and impact.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For celebrities this week, the latest in hair, makeup, and nails were exalted through specific colors, styles, and of course, the agreement on what’s in this season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The study exposed fundamental limitations in exact computation, revealing that these systems fail to use explicit algorithms and reason inconsistently across similar puzzles.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Gut hormones are chemical messengers made by special cells in the digestive tract that help control digestive functions.—
Paul von Zielbauer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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On June 9, after slipping into Cancer and your fifth house of love, passion and self-expression, the messenger planet will clash with taskmaster Saturn in your second house of finances and sense of self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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