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underscores

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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At minimum, the moment underscores how vulnerable even prominent satire has become to corporate and political power.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Experts say that while the increase in cases could reflect better reporting of cybercrimes, it also underscores the changing nature of criminal activity.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The ceremony underscores the close personal interest Trump has taken in the appointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Nonetheless it underscores that the sector is susceptible to bad news right now, however small it might be.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In addition to the ready perspective it offers on relative risk, the safety index underscores the obvious fact that every activity carries some risk.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos