as in express
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as in voiced
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 implied
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 said
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 embodied
to represent in visible form
towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age
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Recent Examples of expressed
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Many residents living near the warehouse have expressed concerns for their health and loved ones, with some calling for the warehouse to shut down entirely.
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Jasmine Mendez
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Some mourners, gathering at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, expressed both anguish and a desire for vengeance.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Many fans expressed surprise that the Happy Gilmore actor was selected to lead the festivities, but the couple actually does have a history with Sandler.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
One worker expressed concern with the limitation of their own role in developing this technology.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Regarding this international collaboration, the directors of the film all expressed excitement about working with Toei Animation, with regard to the long history that Ikezawa mentioned.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Many residents living near the warehouse have expressed concerns for their health and loved ones, with some calling for the warehouse to shut down entirely.
—
Jasmine Mendez
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Some mourners, gathering at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, expressed both anguish and a desire for vengeance.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Many fans expressed surprise that the Happy Gilmore actor was selected to lead the festivities, but the couple actually does have a history with Sandler.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 July 2026
The decision comes after several parents and teachers expressed concern about AI.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
One worker expressed concern with the limitation of their own role in developing this technology.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Regarding this international collaboration, the directors of the film all expressed excitement about working with Toei Animation, with regard to the long history that Ikezawa mentioned.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
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For reference in pricing, a standard large popcorn at AMC can cost around $11, according to the AMC website when placing an express pickup order.
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Such items are the bread and butter of Delta DASH, Delta Cargo’s domestic small-package express service that helps people ship things lightning-quick on departing flights.
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The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
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There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
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The performance uptick that Motorola squeezed from the 2026 Razr+ is minor at best, with results showing no significant year-over-year gains.
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There was Paris squeezed between meetings on a fleeting work trip.
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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In January, the FBI flagged the group and sent some of the evidence, including over half a dozen videos, to local law enforcement, prosecutors said.
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Attorneys for Kil said the university was in the process of reinstating her.
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism, and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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There is no more explicit example of the vulnerability of American democracy, and of the magnitude of the task of repairing it once it is breached.
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The real toxicity concern, per The New Republic‘s review of contractor materials, confirming previous reporting from Meidas News, lies in the epoxy resin used for the pool’s new lining, which carries explicit long-term aquatic toxicity warnings.
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Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
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This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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