un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
underlined; underlining; underlines
1
: to mark (something, such as a word) with a line underneath
2
: to put emphasis on : stress
The incident underlines our need our need for better procedures.
3
: to show clearly or emphatically
un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn
1
: the outline of a quadruped's underbody
also
: the ventral surface of a quadruped's body
2
: a horizontal line placed underneath something
Synonyms of underline
Examples of underline in a Sentence
Verb
His name was underlined in the book.
The accident underlines our need for better safety procedures.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Members of Equity have voted overwhelmingly to refuse the digital scans in a landmark indicative ballot held by the UK performers’ union, which underlines a desire for artificial intelligence protections in contracts.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
As the events of recent days underline, the diplomatic shift is clear.
—Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Brent Pankhurst’s approach to self-care is as well-tailored as a bespoke suit—something underlined by his flagship location, ensconced in menswear brand Thom Sweeney’s London townhouse.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Members of Equity have voted overwhelmingly to refuse the digital scans in a landmark indicative ballot held by the UK performers’ union, which underlines a desire for artificial intelligence protections in contracts.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
OpenAI’s $40 billion funding earlier this year remains the single largest deal, while Anthropic’s $13 billion round and Mistral’s €1.7 billion Series C underline the dominance of a handful of major players.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
As the events of recent days underline, the diplomatic shift is clear.
—Muhammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underline. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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