UNDERLINE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

underline

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌlīn

as in to emphasize

to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class

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Recent Examples of underline None of the work so far proves that microbial changes cause the disease, and the authors of these studies have been careful to underline that limitation. —

Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, Wrexham twice raced into a two-goal lead only for the half-time of introduction of the Premier League’s ‘big guns’ to underline how far the Welsh club still has to go if their owners’ top flight ambitions are to be realised. —

Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness. —

Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026 Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff. —

Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underline

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Since becoming commissioner himself, Richards has been keen to emphasize his desire to partner with Rikers staff and unions.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
This accolade further emphasizes the booming super premium Irish whiskey sector, as The Donn surpassed renowned Scottish and Japanese competitors.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026