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underscores

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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At minimum, the moment underscores how vulnerable even prominent satire has become to corporate and political power.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Experts say that while the increase in cases could reflect better reporting of cybercrimes, it also underscores the changing nature of criminal activity.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The ceremony underscores the close personal interest Trump has taken in the appointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

While still covering about 11 months of imports, the decline underscores the strain.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

In that sense, the Terman study underscores the argument Annette Lareau makes, that what your parents do for a living, and the assumptions that accompany the class your parents belong to, matter.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell