- plural of underscore.
- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
underscores
Example Sentences
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Even so, the research provides another glimpse into changes that may occur long before Alzheimer's becomes clinically visible and underscores the value of basic research aimed at understanding and, eventually, anticipating the disease.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
For some, the focus on trans rights is a reason to step back from Pride; for others, it underscores why events like Sparkle matter.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
This underscores the absurdity of labeling fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in the first place.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
But they’re having a moment and “Union County” underscores why some work as well as they do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Roman's observation underscores how difficult it is for those of us preoccupied with the humdrum concerns of adulthood to recall how forcefully we were once buffeted by the passions and longings of youth.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
