- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
- plural of underscore.
underscores
Example Sentences
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The trend underscores how dissent is increasingly being shaped by internet culture, particularly among the Gen Z.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
It underscores the quiet emptiness of the lives of the play’s two characters, the nursing-home residents Fonsia and Weller, played by Debra Winger and Arliss Howard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Schmidt and five other researchers wrote in a white paper that the new low underscores the urgency of using less water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"This research underscores the value of long-term marine mammal stranding response programs," said Page.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
His memory underscores some differences in how the children saw their parents, and the strife.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
