as in emphasizes
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 underlines
Dearborn is the only Midwest city in the first group of communities testing the initiative, which Phillips says only underlines the community's impact in the region.
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Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This underlines just how much Sunderland and Brentford were willing to sit off at Elland Road and hold a deep block.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Such a move underlines Iran’s reliance on asymmetric warfare and the havoc these tactics could wreak even as the country is battered by US-Israeli airstrikes.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Values that both pre-schoolers and adults can relate to, as producer Regner Grasten underlines.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The discussion of his heritage underlines one more theme where Stitt differs with many on the political right.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting along with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, underlines the point.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Its subtitle, about awakening and survival, underlines Mrie’s trajectory from submissive daughter to political actor and skilled observer.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This underlines just how much Sunderland and Brentford were willing to sit off at Elland Road and hold a deep block.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Such a move underlines Iran’s reliance on asymmetric warfare and the havoc these tactics could wreak even as the country is battered by US-Israeli airstrikes.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Values that both pre-schoolers and adults can relate to, as producer Regner Grasten underlines.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
The discussion of his heritage underlines one more theme where Stitt differs with many on the political right.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, dissenting along with Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, underlines the point.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Its subtitle, about awakening and survival, underlines Mrie’s trajectory from submissive daughter to political actor and skilled observer.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlines
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In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orkin reinforces your home's protections, targets those who have weaseled their way into your home, and starts to prep for the colder season where all those bugs will want to come back into your warm and cozy walls.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Underlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlines. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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