EXPRESSING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

expressing

verb

present participle of express

as in voicing

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 squeezing

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 signifying

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 saying

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 embodying

to represent in visible form towering spires express in glass and steel the optimism of the age

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of expressing Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal. — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Americans surveyed in a new study are expressing similar struggles. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 In a second experiment involving 12 dogs, Cuaya and her colleagues showed the canines a mix of faces expressing happiness, sadness, anger and fear. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 Trump himself also has a history of expressing doubts about vaccine safety. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 Shortly after their parents’ deaths, Romy and Jake shared a statement to PEOPLE expressing their heartbreak. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Several major audio networks reached out to Spotify after the change was announced, expressing concern about threats to their monetization and seeking more information about the changes. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of voicing

Verb

Washington is trying to choke Iran's ability to get its crude out while Tehran is squeezing the artery through which everybody else's crude gets through.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Chances are you answer emails while sitting in meetings, listen to podcasts while exercising, scroll your phone while standing in line and congratulate ourselves for squeezing more into every hour.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of squeezing

Verb

This measurable impact is moving creator initiatives into performance marketing budgets, with some brands now allocating up to 40% of their spend to creators, signifying a profound evolution in advertising strategy.

— Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The word repair originates from the Latin reparare, signifying restoration and return.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of signifying

Verb

In a pretrial hearing, the judge overseeing the case ruled to allow the jury to hear his book and media interviews, saying the proffer agreement did not cover public statements.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
After five officers in Georgia were charged with accessing Flock data for personal use, the company issued a statement saying the case proves their system works to hold law enforcement accountable.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
The company and its surveillance devices have become a lightning rod for anxieties around surveillance in the US, embodying concerns about privacy, tech industry oversight, and police abuse of power all in one public gadget.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of embodying

Verb

McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stating

Verb

The reason is that protesters fear that the Republic of Georgia will continue following an authoritarian path similar to Russia’s, crushing their hopes and dreams of being another Western-style democracy that is a member of NATO and the EU.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Because what action fan doesn't appreciate a good catapult crushing?

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of crushing

Verb

The bank reiterated its buy rating on the data services stock and raised its 12-month price target to $540 from $450, implying 23% upside from Wednesday's close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
What outrages Marylanders is that this diabolical plan excludes the Preakness, devaluing it and implying the Triple Crown is irrelevant, if not dead.

— Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

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