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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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James noted the large increase in fuel prices underscored "potential threats that still lurk for consumers and businesses", and the UK should brace for higher inflation.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability due to the Middle East war, after talks in Paris which underscored tensions between the US and its allies.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The first U.S. commercial flight to Venezuela in years underscored the rapid thaw after the capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro, even as tensions linger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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 fact that these are two separate questions needs to be underscored right away.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich