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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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as in express
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Recent Examples of expressed
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In August, the NFL expressed its concern about prediction markets, which allow customers to trade on the outcomes of events across entertainment and culture like election results or the length of the ongoing government shutdown.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Anton expressed his frustrations with Ali not always cleaning up after herself.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Johnson then expressed disappointment over a particular statistical rating attached to Fields.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Hudson and other board members noted each of the applicants expressed some desire to run next year to remain in the seat.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, footwear kept building on the dressier approach seen the past few seasons, expressed especially via feminine pumps, peep-toed shoes and embellished sandals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In announcing these 2026 shows, Bon Jovi expressed joy in the ability to hit the stage again and share the band’s massive-selling catalog with fans again.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In August, the NFL expressed its concern about prediction markets, which allow customers to trade on the outcomes of events across entertainment and culture like election results or the length of the ongoing government shutdown.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Anton expressed his frustrations with Ali not always cleaning up after herself.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Johnson then expressed disappointment over a particular statistical rating attached to Fields.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Hudson and other board members noted each of the applicants expressed some desire to run next year to remain in the seat.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
But that gesture toward detente seemed unlikely to stem the very real anger expressed by Tan and his colleagues.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, footwear kept building on the dressier approach seen the past few seasons, expressed especially via feminine pumps, peep-toed shoes and embellished sandals.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
Verb
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Badgers fans have voiced frustration with the direction of the program in recent weeks.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the eighth, the Dodgers squeezed two more out of Toronto’s bullpen to create a cushion for Yamamoto.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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But the program may still get squeezed by the sweeping cuts proposed across the government.—
Katie Thornton,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the time, the caption in one of her posts implied she's been dating the person since 2019.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu publicly implied for the first time Friday that not all of the deceased hostages held captive in Gaza will return, underscoring previous assessments that Hamas may not be able to find and return all of their remains.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Pima Critical Incident Team was activated after the incident with the Oro Valley Police Department assigned to lead the investigation, Adger said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Seychellois folklore, it was said to hold the feminine spirit of the earth, fertility embodied in botanical form.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise, a villain that King fans agreed the actor embodied to perfection, after initially turning down the chance to continue the character.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The stores also must obtain the consumer’s express informed consent prior to enrolling any consumer in the VIP Membership Program and provide simple online ways for consumers to cancel their membership.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bus ridership, meanwhile, increased by thousands of riders on express routes.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even more recently, another prominent physicist has stated a similarly dubious case for the non-existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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County Commissioner Tim Jones stated that Gaines’ appointment was in response to this months-long struggle to pass the policy.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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The second quarter crushed the Celtics.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Expressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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