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 proposals also underline city leaders’ interest in seeing federal funding for water projects not be eliminated, Gold said.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
The Panthers again have verified my claim, and served to underline my admittedly harsh nickname for McDavid.
McOverrated.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Stuart James Nicolas Jackson’s indiscretion underlines why Chelsea need a summer upgrade
The striker is yet to wrest control of a key game and will now be absent over the season's run-in after being sent off at St James' Park
How good are Brazil’s Club World Cup teams?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The latest scenes of death, violence and desperation underline a grim existence for over 2.1 million people living in Gaza – which the United Nations has warned is edging closer to famine.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
The Panthers again have verified my claim, and served to underline my admittedly harsh nickname for McDavid.
McOverrated.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Stuart James Nicolas Jackson’s indiscretion underlines why Chelsea need a summer upgrade
The striker is yet to wrest control of a key game and will now be absent over the season's run-in after being sent off at St James' Park
How good are Brazil’s Club World Cup teams?
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The latest scenes of death, violence and desperation underline a grim existence for over 2.1 million people living in Gaza – which the United Nations has warned is edging closer to famine.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underline
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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