- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
- plural of underscore.
underscores
Example Sentences
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As the deployment of generative AI makes some work easier and underscores the need to adapt to changing roles, some people are taking courses to obtain AI certifications.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
"This underscores the resiliency of the economy in the face of the energy price shock emanating from the war in the Middle East."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The outreach, which hasn’t previously been reported, underscores Kirby’s appetite for taking big swings in pursuit of his global ambitions for United.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
"This research underscores the value of long-term marine mammal stranding response programs," said Page.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 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
