as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier
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Recent Examples of underscore
All of this underscores why the geopolitical rebalancing now underway extends far beyond diplomacy.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
And while the future of another major studio hangs in the balance, Langley underscores what NBCUniversal offers in the meantime.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The trend underscores a broader shift underway in the American labor market.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Over that first act, however, the film also resists much narrative or thematic momentum, unfolding in glimpses and vignettes meant to underscore inertia and to emphasize production design.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
And while the future of another major studio hangs in the balance, Langley underscores what NBCUniversal offers in the meantime.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The trend underscores a broader shift underway in the American labor market.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Over that first act, however, the film also resists much narrative or thematic momentum, unfolding in glimpses and vignettes meant to underscore inertia and to emphasize production design.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
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The new food pyramid emphasizes full-fat dairy, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The researchers emphasize that the system is designed to detect mechanical stress only.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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By the Middle Ages, people in France and England believed birds began mating around that time of year, reinforcing the connection to romance.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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More off days for Altuve is another possibility — one that could be reinforced if the Astros do carry their current infield surplus into the season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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