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underscored

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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This was underscored by your speech on Monday.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

But the very need for such a briefing underscored how difficult a position the president has found himself in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The photo-ops underscored the whiplash of the past four months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

This point is underscored in the lawsuit itself, which shows any listener confusion was temporary.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Before our shift the next day, the training officer underscored the seriousness of what had happened and said that the injured inmate was very likely to sue the Department.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover