- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
- plural of underscore.
underscores
Example Sentences
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This underscores the need to expand CTE pathways within community colleges to boost economic mobility.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
The end of the Cybertruck underscores Tesla’s shift away from its core autos business to focus on autonomy and robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
"That he does so at will with little opposition underscores how unassailable his position is at the moment."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
It also underscores the scientific importance of the Zhenghe Fauna, a fossil assemblage that is helping researchers investigate a poorly understood period in bird evolution.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 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
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