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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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Some would be sold with the express purpose of alleviating housing affordability.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2025
Stacy Lambe, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The allowance for credit losses increased to $34.8 million, representing 1.15% of gross loans, reflecting higher charge-offs in the business express loan portfolio.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Local police are investigating the incident as theft, while Sevnica officials expressed unease, saying Melania's image was never a source of pride for the town.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Adjective
The first express Genie Car Wash is in Rancho Penasquitos at 9821 Carmel Mountain Road.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Some would be sold with the express purpose of alleviating housing affordability.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 7 May 2025
Noun
That service is available to any guest thanks to the VIP express service, priced at $316 per person.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The allowance for credit losses increased to $34.8 million, representing 1.15% of gross loans, reflecting higher charge-offs in the business express loan portfolio.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for express
Verb
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Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has previously voiced strong support of the bill.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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Even the United States, a staunch ally, has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Martinez’s son squeezed the trigger five times, shooting Rivera to death and wounding two others, the detective wrote in the affidavit.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Umberto Rispoli squeezed between horses around the top of the stretch and then rode Journalism to a tremendous rally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Also present is what would become Autopia, signifying that Disneyland in late 1953 had many of its early attractions solidified.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The skyscraper signifies an important urban developmental stage, as defined by Brian J. Godfrey, a scholar of urban studies.—
Ashley Gardini,
JSTOR Daily,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Read: The last thing bees need right now After a major winter die-off, the USDA usually returns its verdict by late March or early April, Downey said.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In moments that matter, leadership impact hinges on your ability to project clarity, embody authentic presence and forge genuine connection.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Many of the criticisms were based on specific designs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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But more commonly it's used to refer to the specific specialized planes — currently Boeing 747-200B models — outfitted with state-of-the-art communications and defense systems, along with lots of other (often highly classified) features.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Observers couldn’t quite tell what the explicit target was—American movies filmed overseas?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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That this exchange between Fatima and her mother stops short of being an explicit breakthrough is significant, an acknowledgement that the outcomes of situations like these are often imperfect.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The decision to add the controversial blue circle to the world’s leading secure messenger is controversial and has triggered user concern.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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WhatsApp isn’t the only messenger lacking cryptographic assurances for new group members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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