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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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The rush underscores growing anxiety among migrant communities -- many of whom lack proper documentation -- with rights groups warning of forced expulsions and limited legal protections.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“I think it also underscores just how ripe for insider trading many of these markets are.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Screen Time” underscores how the genre is maturing away from “low brow, tacky content,” Marlinarson said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The coming ceremony underscores how the president has taken a close interest in Warsh’s appointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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