EXPRESSES Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of express

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 squeezes

to apply external pressure on so as to force out the juice or contents of except as a fun event at festivals, nowadays people do not make wine by expressing grapes with their feet

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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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expresses

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noun

plural of express, British

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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Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 Psalm 23, Biblical poem in the book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible that expresses trust and confidence in God and his care. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Gunter, a 14-year client, expresses his happiness at seeing the store reopen after its move from Northlake Mall. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Freedom expresses support for Cunningham Cunningham took her stance on trans athletes in women and girls’ sports in an interview with ESPN. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 David, art celebrates rebellion aesthetically, but society often becomes uncomfortable when the artist expresses genuine ideological disagreement. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 This expresses my bullish view while trying to define and mitigate the downside. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 In September, Riverfest expresses 20-plus years of community spirit. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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Bauza also voices both of the leads, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, in the last Looney Tunes feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Groff voices Kristoff, the endearing, odd ice miner who emerges as a surprising love interest for Anna in the first film.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of voices

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If internal fluid pressure drops during aggressive extraction, the surrounding earth squeezes the cavern inward, permanently shrinking total storage capacity and crushing steel well casings.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
As engine speed rises, centrifugal force squeezes the drive clutch closed and pushes the belt farther outward.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeezes

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Two stars indicate a restaurant is worth a detour, while one star signifies a restaurant that is worth a stop.

— James Powel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of signifies

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Mia Wasikowska perfectly embodies the role of Agata, a writer returning to her home continent, seeking to understand and reconnect with the wounds of the recent past, and with the ways in which unresolved conflicts continue to echo in the present.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The mid-1980s saw the opening of Parton’s Dollywood, a theme park in rural Tennessee that embodies the spirit of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and still draws an average of 4 million visitors a year.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of embodies

Noun

Researchers who are sincere, relatable and genuinely care are effective messengers for communicating uncertain or evolving information.

— Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Find the right messengers Local, trusted messengers outperform national campaigns, and the most recent Yale and George Mason polling suggests the field has been solving the wrong problem.

— Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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