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
The research team underlined that their real-world tests are supported by a comprehensive theoretical and computational model, which can accurately predict the complex behavior, of twisting gyroid lattices under different strain rates.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
That the impact is so severe and so global underlines the fact that much of web hosting is centralized on Amazon.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Five goals and three assists in six Bundesliga matches underline a breakout month for one of Europe’s brightest young playmakers.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The game ultimately won't mean anything in the standings, but LeBron’s sciatica and Bronny’s ankle sprain still remove two familiar names from Friday’s finale and underline a preseason that never reached full strength.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
That the impact is so severe and so global underlines the fact that much of web hosting is centralized on Amazon.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Five goals and three assists in six Bundesliga matches underline a breakout month for one of Europe’s brightest young playmakers.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The game ultimately won't mean anything in the standings, but LeBron’s sciatica and Bronny’s ankle sprain still remove two familiar names from Friday’s finale and underline a preseason that never reached full strength.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underline
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The Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are emphasizing cost-of-living issues and other concerns that continue to be top of mind for voters, and tying those issues to Trump.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kusano, via video message, emphasized her happiness at dedicating time to research for her next project.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Completing each task gives your brain a small reward, reinforcing calm and focus when the kitchen gets hectic.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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