as in emphasized
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 underscored
That fragility was underscored last October when a jaguar, an endangered species protected under Mexican law, was captured on a hidden camera in the area where Royal Caribbean plans to build its mega water park.
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Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
After a few reports this week underscored the fragility of the jobs market, data Friday showed consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved to the highest in six months.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The commissioner underscored the importance of preserving school hours for teaching and warned against school district employees taking any role in student protests.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Bets on economic resilience have recently fueled gains in companies that tend to benefit from improving growth prospects, the latest data underscored the uneven labor market characterized by limited numbers of overall dismissals and lackluster hiring.
—Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The visit underscored diverging narratives about the rebuilding process in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet by simultaneously gesturing toward the audience, O’Hara also underscored the importance of bringing viewers into the fold.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
After a few reports this week underscored the fragility of the jobs market, data Friday showed consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved to the highest in six months.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The commissioner underscored the importance of preserving school hours for teaching and warned against school district employees taking any role in student protests.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Bets on economic resilience have recently fueled gains in companies that tend to benefit from improving growth prospects, the latest data underscored the uneven labor market characterized by limited numbers of overall dismissals and lackluster hiring.
—Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Capasa highlighted how this will have an impact for the next 12 to 36 months, recalling the success of Milan’s Expo in 2015, and underscored the ongoing fascination between fashion and sports, pointing to the example of EA7 Emporio Armani outfitting the Italian team.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The visit underscored diverging narratives about the rebuilding process in Los Angeles.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The result of an enhanced dedication in the weight room has been a recent breakout, as underscored by her podium finishes.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Yet by simultaneously gesturing toward the audience, O’Hara also underscored the importance of bringing viewers into the fold.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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Technology Leaves Little Room to Hide Winfrey emphasized that advances in surveillance and biometric technology have changed how cases like this are investigated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The complaint emphasized Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander, the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other concerns have now been reinforced in court.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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