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
But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The impact on communities like the racially diverse Sacred Heart neighborhood in Lowell, Massachusetts underscores why the artificial intelligence industry is feeling so much heat over the fast-sprouting facilities.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The trip also underscores the president’s esteem for Burgum, who has become a key face of and cheerleader for the president’s expansive renovation projects around Washington.
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Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The gesture underscores Bichette's enduring popularity and strong connection to the city, despite his departure, especially after his heroic 2023 World Series performance with Toronto.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The absence of a homegrown European name among leading air-conditioning suppliers underscores the industrial gap that EU leaders are trying to address.
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Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That is half a percentage point less than its January estimate, as the Iran war takes its toll via higher energy prices, and underscores the scale of the challenge ahead.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
At its core, the documentary underscores the seismic impact of Earth, Wind & Fire, a band that fused jazz, funk, soul and pop into a global sound that defined an era.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
That Pastrnak unlocked his playmaking side underscores the prodigiousness of his hockey sense.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The impact on communities like the racially diverse Sacred Heart neighborhood in Lowell, Massachusetts underscores why the artificial intelligence industry is feeling so much heat over the fast-sprouting facilities.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The trip also underscores the president’s esteem for Burgum, who has become a key face of and cheerleader for the president’s expansive renovation projects around Washington.
—
Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The gesture underscores Bichette's enduring popularity and strong connection to the city, despite his departure, especially after his heroic 2023 World Series performance with Toronto.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The absence of a homegrown European name among leading air-conditioning suppliers underscores the industrial gap that EU leaders are trying to address.
—
Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That is half a percentage point less than its January estimate, as the Iran war takes its toll via higher energy prices, and underscores the scale of the challenge ahead.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
At its core, the documentary underscores the seismic impact of Earth, Wind & Fire, a band that fused jazz, funk, soul and pop into a global sound that defined an era.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
That Pastrnak unlocked his playmaking side underscores the prodigiousness of his hockey sense.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
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The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
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Dress professionally, and either make sure your background is clutter free or use a virtual background that reinforces your message.
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The order also reinforces Saab’s position in the global submarine market.
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