expressed 1 of 2

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expressed

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verb

past tense of express
1
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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2
as in squeezed
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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3
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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4
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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5
as in embodied
to represent in visible form towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age

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Recent Examples of expressed
Verb
Inde Navarrette, who had expressed interest in Mystique, was a surprise reveal as Rogue. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 In the post’s caption, Love expressed her desire to return to the stage. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 Other neighbors expressed concerns about the potential influx of cars, especially on a street as narrow as Woodruff Place, where cars frequently have to pull over to let other cars pass. — Diamy Wang august 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026 The Miami Herald spoke with several shop owners who expressed concern about rising costs but refused to go on the record, many citing the stigma surrounding the religion and misconceptions about practitioners. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Many commentators expressed concern around the press treatment of Arday since the allegations entered the public domain, arguing his case has received far more media attention than that of other professors accused of plagiarism. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government's support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Despite the bravado expressed by top officials, anxiety about the economy persists after high inflation and a currency crash sparked nationwide protests that were put down by a brutal crackdown in January. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Today’s message isn’t the first time Lloyd Webber has expressed his disappointment about the early closing. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressed
  1. express
  2. voiced
  3. squeezed
  4. implied
  5. said
  6. embodied
  7. explicit
  8. stated
Adjective
  • Ted then meets Caroline Seaward, the physio for the women’s team who seems to be named for the express purposes of mid-swear jump cuts.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Is Harper, like so many noir writers before him, raising our hopes for the express purpose of dashing them against the rocks?
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • Wall Street analysts expect retatrutide to be a blockbuster, but have voiced concern about the illicit market.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The move came after the appointment of Iran’s new national security chief, a veteran Revolutionary Guards commander who has previously voiced skepticism about talks with the US.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of voiced
Verb
  • But attorneys and housing advocates who work with struggling homeowners say household budgets are being squeezed from several directions.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Io is repeatedly squeezed and stretched by Jupiter and the gravitational pulls of neighboring moons Europa and Ganymede.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeezed
Verb
  • Do not leave the important detail implied because the tone feels pleasant today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That implied that a minimum of 103 million barrels in the SPR today are not available for use, according to a July analysis by Rapidan Energy.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of implied
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Flores used the recordings to cash in on his job at the department without working.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Gauthier, Raytheon’s vice president for Naval Systems & Sustainment, said the demonstration supports faster development of autonomous undersea capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • The next step of evolution is embodied or physical intelligence.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • No side embodied that thinking more than Saturday’s opponents, who once viewed Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as their silver bullets.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of embodied
Adjective
  • That strategy—adding explicit advice to the reassurance—may be the fix that allows doctors both to reassure and persuade patients to stick with a treatment protocol.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, the law avoids explicit mention of colonialism, effectively broadening its scope.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of explicit
Verb
  • Summary Despite their progressive reputation and stated support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), millennials often don't actively advocate for these programs in the workplace.
    — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated

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