expresses 1 of 2

verb

Definition of expressesnext
present tense third-person singular of express
1
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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2
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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  1. signifies
  2. embodies
  3. gives
  4. implies
  5. incorporates
  6. means
  7. puts
  8. runners
Verb
  • The banshee, a spirit of Scottish and Irish origin, signifies death.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The archway, sometimes created with a variety of materials — such as flowers, sugar cane or corn — signifies a doorway for souls to find their way to us.
    Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of signifies
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  • Deluxe embodies all of the elements that a deluxe should be.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This 167-room hideaway embodies the finest of Southern California-style luxury.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of embodies
Verb
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
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  • Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bank’s target of $85 implies more than 19% upside from Wednesday’s close.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of implies
Verb
  • To create its online and in-app maps, onX incorporates thousands of sources, like local city geographic information system data, Forest Service data, and more.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This often involves working closely with local experts or legal teams to ensure the KM system incorporates country-specific policies, including labor laws and employee benefits.
    Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of incorporates
Verb
  • Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That means aurora as far south as Illinois and Oregon, but don't be surprised if what materializes is a G4 (Intense) geomagnetic storm.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of means
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  • This puts it on track for its largest weekly gain in almost two years.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each household puts its own unique spin on the holiday, but some Thanksgiving meal traditions remain universal across the South.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of puts
Noun
  • There are multiple Kwik Trip fan clubs on Facebook, and, earlier this year, a group of runners even completed a 31-mile route hitting 10 Kwik Trips.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Her advocacy in calling out major industry players for their treatment of pregnant athletes (alongside other prominent runners including Alysia Montaño and Kara Goucher) eventually helped create change.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of runners
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