- plural of underscore.
- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
underscores
Example Sentences
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The escalation is further squeezing global energy supply chains, and underscores the threat drones now pose in the wars in Ukraine and the Persian Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
“That just underscores the incredible capital intensity of this build-out,” he said, adding that he tried to be relatively conservative in his assumptions but still arrived at “enormous” figures.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
"That he does so at will with little opposition underscores how unassailable his position is at the moment."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Speaking at a news conference Monday touting the city’s crime drop, Bass said the racial disparities among homicides underscores the importance of prevention and intervention programs, including the mayor’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development initiative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
In that sense, the Terman study underscores the argument Annette Lareau makes, that what your parents do for a living, and the assumptions that accompany the class your parents belong to, matter.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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