as in to emphasize
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 underscore
With three exceptional lots leading the charge, Phillips’s latest auction underscored a decade of record-setting performance.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Authorities are reportedly preparing contingency plans at the provincial level, underscoring the severity of a crisis that could disrupt millions of lives.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Those sanctions underscored the leverage conferred by the dollar’s dominance.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
These new findings underscore the importance of talking with a healthcare provider before using melatonin for an extended period.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Authorities are reportedly preparing contingency plans at the provincial level, underscoring the severity of a crisis that could disrupt millions of lives.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Those sanctions underscored the leverage conferred by the dollar’s dominance.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
These new findings underscore the importance of talking with a healthcare provider before using melatonin for an extended period.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 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,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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