as in emphasizes
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 underscores
For many in Chinatown, the tragedy underscores the risks pedestrians face daily — even those who are vigilant.
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Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Kent’s appeal underscores growing unease within the Republican Party about the direction of the war, particularly as discussions turn toward the possibility of deploying ground forces.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But Fultz underscores that the bill was introduced because the previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory by Canadian courts.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The four-night engagement will make Lisa the first K-pop artist to perform as a Las Vegas resident, a milestone that underscores her rapid rise as a solo act.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The other rises through sediment near water pipes — a detail that underscores how closely this creature’s habitat intersects with human water infrastructure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Advocates say the latest death underscores those claims.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to differing on federal policy, the exchange underscores how the two address issues politically.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Unveiled at the Series Mania Forum on Wednesday, the slate, drawn from the Serial Bridges Asia workshop and the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), underscores a pipeline increasingly geared toward globally scalable storytelling, spanning partnerships across Europe and Southeast Asia.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Kent’s appeal underscores growing unease within the Republican Party about the direction of the war, particularly as discussions turn toward the possibility of deploying ground forces.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But Fultz underscores that the bill was introduced because the previous legislation was deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory by Canadian courts.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The four-night engagement will make Lisa the first K-pop artist to perform as a Las Vegas resident, a milestone that underscores her rapid rise as a solo act.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The other rises through sediment near water pipes — a detail that underscores how closely this creature’s habitat intersects with human water infrastructure.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Advocates say the latest death underscores those claims.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to differing on federal policy, the exchange underscores how the two address issues politically.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Unveiled at the Series Mania Forum on Wednesday, the slate, drawn from the Serial Bridges Asia workshop and the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), underscores a pipeline increasingly geared toward globally scalable storytelling, spanning partnerships across Europe and Southeast Asia.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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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
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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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“Underscores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscores. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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