- plural of underscore.
- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
underscores
Example Sentences
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“That further underscores the complete lack of credibility behind these accusations,” McCathern said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"It underscores Samsung's dominance of the foldable category and its determination to expand the market with a device for almost every type of user."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The second underscores the equality of all Israeli citizens, regardless of ethnicity, and promises fair treatment for all minority groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"This research underscores the value of long-term marine mammal stranding response programs," said Page.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 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
