- past tense form of underscore.
- past participle of underscore.
underscored
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And for the Eagles, their inability to close out the game underscored persistent issues on offense that threaten to derail their season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The major destruction of hydropower infrastructure underscored the risks of that strategy in a region where glaciers are retreating, permafrost is thawing and extreme hazards are becoming harder to predict.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
More recent cases have underscored just how complicated the situation can become.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The India episode underscored an enduring feature of Chinese politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Miss Mortimer underscored the point by gesturing with her fork.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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