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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
Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Still, the Harmons expressed some frustration with being pigeonholed as a Christian movie studio.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
The Tax Court relied heavily on the express allocation in the settlement agreement, and was inclined to agree with the taxpayer that these were sale proceeds and capital gain.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
The Christmas cutoff date for priority mail express is fast approaching, at Dec. 21.
—Brian Cheung, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.
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Some coupons sometimes unlock free express shipping for a lower, or no minimum purchase.
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In 1975, Vitelli launched the company’s first boat, a flybridge express called the 43 Bali.
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That #4 servant automaton is Kelex, Superman's main assistant from comic books, here voiced by Alan Tudyk.—
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The Illinois residents who want to separate from Illinois share some of the complaints voiced by Mainers in the 19th century.—
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Carving her own musical lane in an industry so determined to squeeze her into a box has been a challenge, but PinkPantheress isn’t one to let outside voices get to her.—
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Plus, this portable Bluetooth karaoke machine is small enough to squeeze into an Easter basket.—
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Lastly, a Delta value near 0 signifies that the put option is out-of-the-money and will exhibit virtually no price sensitivity to movements in the underlying asset.—
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In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.—
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Schimel’s loss was a referendum on Musk.—
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
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For many, the Masters marks the beginning of golf season, and these pieces of clothing embody that time of year.—
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As the first sign in the zodiac, Aries embodies a spark of initiation, much like its planetary ruler, Mars.—
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
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Their strong sense of preparedness and diligence often brings greater discipline to board discussions, prompting more thoughtful questions and more explicit expectations.—
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Duffy first sought to end the toll in February, declaring that his department had revoked a key federal authorization granted by the Biden administration last year — despite explicit guidelines in the authorization that only the state of New York can reverse it.—
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Adam Green, co-founder, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, an influential progressive group, said the venue and messenger doesn't matter as much as having a forceful and consistent governing theme.—
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After weeks of the Mercury retrograde mayhem — miscommunications, misunderstandings and technical glitches — the messenger planet stations direct on April 7.—
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“Express.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/express. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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