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
Scott Palmer, one of the attorneys representing Denise, underscored the fact that Djena wasn’t kept in the house against her will, or prevented from using the internet.
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Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
At the ceremony, Meghan paid tribute to the children remembered in the installation and underscored the urgent need for stronger global protections for children online.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Team decision-makers underscored this internal belief with their public actions.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Both Larson and Engle underscored the NWS’s water warnings.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Ready for assembly Russel underscored the importance of the company’s digital approach.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The results underscored voter frustration with a government that has failed to deliver on pledges to boost economic growth and improve living standards for working people.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Two sets had passed without either team serving up an ace, which only underscored the pressure that each team applied from the service line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
At the ceremony, Meghan paid tribute to the children remembered in the installation and underscored the urgent need for stronger global protections for children online.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Team decision-makers underscored this internal belief with their public actions.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Both Larson and Engle underscored the NWS’s water warnings.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Ready for assembly Russel underscored the importance of the company’s digital approach.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The results underscored voter frustration with a government that has failed to deliver on pledges to boost economic growth and improve living standards for working people.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Two sets had passed without either team serving up an ace, which only underscored the pressure that each team applied from the service line.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Worldwide shipping disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of having a local food supply in Hawaii, and the state in recent years has offered additional support to the farms.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Robust spending and strong demand for AI infrastructure have reinforced analysts’ confidence in several stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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