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as in specifically
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Recent Examples of expressly
Despite Vought's desire, however, NASA is expressly charged with studying our planet.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The laws in 23 states and Washington, D.C. expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, according to data from the Movement Advancement Project.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Shakespeare also wrote expressly for the actors in his company.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
While some agency leaders swiftly issued guidance telling their employees not to respond, others including at the Treasury Department and the Environmental Protection Agency expressly instructed their employees to respond before the deadline, reinforcing Musk's stance that a response was required.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
The laws in 23 states and Washington, D.C. expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity, according to data from the Movement Advancement Project.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Shakespeare also wrote expressly for the actors in his company.
—Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
While some agency leaders swiftly issued guidance telling their employees not to respond, others including at the Treasury Department and the Environmental Protection Agency expressly instructed their employees to respond before the deadline, reinforcing Musk's stance that a response was required.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expressly
Adverb
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Wayfair is brimming with options featuring varying filtration systems, including air purifiers that are designed specifically for smaller spaces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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In places like Miami Shores or Pittsburgh, annual tax hikes of 50% or more are squeezing even financially secure households.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But for something well-rounded, ideally appointment and perfectly located, this is easily the best stay in the city.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The Komodo dragon has a specially heated rock to lie on to warm its core.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Such specific language can be specially useful for non-traditional hires like veterans, who struggle to translate their experience in the armed forces to corporate America.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This framework aims to make permanent the 2017 tax cuts and includes significant spending cuts, notably in federal agencies and social programs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Luke notably does not share his intentions to join Mayday.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Expressly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expressly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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