express
verb (used with object)
to put (thought) into words; utter or state.
expressing
-
present participleof express.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We’re expressing a specific vulnerability in consumer credit through a stock already showing technical weakness, with a defined capital commitment and more than $3 of profit potential for every $1 risked,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
In August, the government started a campaign to tighten oversight of car safety, expressing concern that “irrational competition” could lead carmakers to cut corners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
"I want a new change for me, for you, for everyone," Beltran said, expressing hope for Machado's return and an economic revival.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
In a masterful unbroken shot, Klaus is on the phone from France with his sister, expressing his bottomless anguish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
It seemed incongruous that so many drafted men would be cheering on the defiant Guthrie, but it was GI humor at its best, a dark way of expressing anger without getting in trouble.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
