underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /

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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Unusual disease outbreaks underscore the need for institutions like this.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The bullish turn may underscore an irony in Makary’s tenure, at least as far as drug approvals are concerned.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The moves underscore investors’ enthusiastic response to the winners of earnings season, which has been among the best in recent memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

And it’s been showing up everywhere to underscore almost anything.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

I feel like I'm supposed to make some comment to underscore the ridiculousness of it all, but honestly?

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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