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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
Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
The meticulousness of the verse expresses not only the soldier’s discipline and resolve, but also the poet’s care, her unspoken but unmistakable tenderness toward him.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Our ability to convey information, express ideas, and truly understand one another can mean the difference between failure or success, isolation or connection, and conflict or peace.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Pending an approval of the MTA’s board, the re-drawn Queens bus map will have 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, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shoppers, residents and employees of the upscale outdoor mall said the fatal attack has prompted some safety concerns but largely expressed confidence in Santana Row’s safety.
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Employees package and sort express parcels at an e-commerce company on Nov. 1, 2024, around the Double 11 Shopping Festival in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province of China.
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The post office will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and only priority mail express mail will be delivered.
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As lawmakers in Annapolis continue to debate energy solutions, residents have voiced frustration over mounting energy bills.—
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Ukraine has voiced frustrations about being sidelined from high-stakes negotiations that will shape its own future.—
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These are dunked in grapefruit ponzu or spicy kimchi dressing or simply squeezed with lemon.—
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It’s further squeezed by competition from others in the space, including Etsy, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby, as well as big-box and online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.—
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The Republican Party mentioned education 31 times in their 1980 Republican Platform, signifying the immediate concern of education policy and a shift towards bipartisan focus on schooling issues.—
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The researchers concluded that the uptick in online searches signifies the need for public health officials to stay in front of the issue of gambling addiction, including through research and a comprehensive health care response.—
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
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The cast and crew who assembled in the castle were subsequently said to have been totally accepting of the ghost of Lady Sophie, who haunts Amhuinnsuidhe.—
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These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.—
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In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.—
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After Moulson visited Haymes at Dartmouth, Moulson would send Haymes video clips of his game, highlighting specific areas to improve.—
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Get ‘much more specific’ Both in bullets about team work and those about the individual’s work, Nawaz likes get a sense of what the candidate actually did.—
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At the Department of Defense, the direction has been explicit.—
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But their disdain for the city has rarely been so explicit.—
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Here’s today’s: The Royal Messengers A royal messenger leaves the castle at dawn, riding his horse at a steady speed of 8 miles per hour.—
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Malkovich comes in and out of the trailer with the same cryptic messenger vibe that has characterized so many of Nathaniel's comic book appearances.—
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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