- plural of underscore.
- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
underscores
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Smith’s experience underscores an important point: Going without a car isn’t necessarily about giving up something.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The buzz among the world’s financial-policy elite underscores how AI and the companies behind it have become deeply entwined with almost the entire global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It underscores the dangers of mob mentality and the manosphere, while also emphasizing that despite all of the progress LGBTQ+ people have made, they are still in serious peril.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"This scientific breakthrough underscores the power of research to redefine what we thought was possible and advance new approaches to cancer treatment," said Sreekala Bajwa, dean of the agricultural college.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 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
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word