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underscored

VERB

underline, emphasize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate mark stress

STRONG

accent caption feature italicize

WEAK

call attention to draw attention to give emphasis point to

Example Sentences

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The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His campaign underscored his attacks against Becerra by having a handful of supporters dressed as zombies speak outside of Becerra’s Sunday evening rally in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

These underscored just how challenging their sci-fi dreams will be to make real.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, which has profoundly shaken global energy markets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Then, in September and October, there were more developments on the legal and personal front that underscored the numbing effect, the purgatory.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel