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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
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
The Foundation expresses full confidence in the work of the investigators and renews its commitment to the protection and promotion of artistic heritage.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Rabb also expresses a keen interest in learning more about the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous culture, and salutes Canada for trying to put right past wrongs.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But the child who pushes back and expresses frustration openly is often the one who feels most emotionally safe.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In the film, Offerman expresses admiration for the work of author and environmental activist Wendell Berry and travels to the writer’s home base in Henry County, Kentucky.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ghotmeh’s Stone Garden in Beirut expresses the feeling of a city familiar with the violence of demolition and the excitement of rebirth.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
The Foundation expresses full confidence in the work of the investigators and renews its commitment to the protection and promotion of artistic heritage.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Rabb also expresses a keen interest in learning more about the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous culture, and salutes Canada for trying to put right past wrongs.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But the child who pushes back and expresses frustration openly is often the one who feels most emotionally safe.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In the film, Offerman expresses admiration for the work of author and environmental activist Wendell Berry and travels to the writer’s home base in Henry County, Kentucky.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expresses
Verb
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Ryan Reynolds voices Pony while Jason Momoa voices Bear in the story of two fugitive animals.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Toad, also showed up fully in character.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The pencil-thin DQ Tower squeezes a full home into a very slender footprint, while the EONE XL takes a wider prefab approach to the same basic challenge.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s no end to the war in sight after one month as Iran squeezes the global economy.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goal, says co-founder Zach Lentsch, is to get those scorecards in the hands of every single resident hunter in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Capricorns are the sign that looks for a strong foundation to build upon, which is why Alex embodies the traits of the sea-goat.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Local Democratic leaders say the party needs neighborhood-level organizing and trusted messengers, not outside organizers, to mobilize these voters effectively.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trusted messengers are also flooding the airwaves and opinion pages to ensure the legislature does not replace mayoral control with a new system.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That implies helium supply won’t be restored anytime soon, pointed out Christopher Ecclestone, principal and mining strategist at Hallgarten & Company.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Expresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expresses. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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