- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
- plural of underscore.
underscores
Example Sentences
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This underscores how the larger-than-life Nvidia CEO has no clear heir apparent.
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
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
His memory underscores some differences in how the children saw their parents, and the strife.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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