as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underline
Parsons said these tragedies also underline that the climate crisis is not hitting everyone equally.
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Safran, who attended Annecy this year for the first time, underlined how much the event had absolutely outdone his expectations.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
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James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Safran, who attended Annecy this year for the first time, underlined how much the event had absolutely outdone his expectations.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.
—
James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Yet usage of the technology is also growing quickly and more broadly, the financial giant noted in a report, underlining AI's enormous commercial potential.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The source emphasized that the Omanis have maintained their commitment to let shipping traffic pass without tolls and noted that the proposal did not contain any mandatory tolls.
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The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise.
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Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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