1
as in highlights
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in reinforces
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizes
In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.
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Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Like Kast, Schoenstatt emphasizes the protection of life from conception to natural death.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
For clinicians, Davis emphasizes cultural humility.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Vivolo emphasizes details matter more than ever.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Individual practices remain distinct, yet contribute to a larger, collective framework that emphasizes interdependence over singular authorship.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
While voluntary safety standards and building codes exist to reduce these risks, the GAO emphasizes that inconsistent regulations and variations in appliance design make ensuring safe use challenging.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The author emphasizes that these calculations illuminate the nation’s choices and values, noting that the cost extends beyond immediate expenditures to include long-term expenses such as disability payments and medical care for those injured in the conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Like Kast, Schoenstatt emphasizes the protection of life from conception to natural death.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
For clinicians, Davis emphasizes cultural humility.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Vivolo emphasizes details matter more than ever.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Individual practices remain distinct, yet contribute to a larger, collective framework that emphasizes interdependence over singular authorship.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
While voluntary safety standards and building codes exist to reduce these risks, the GAO emphasizes that inconsistent regulations and variations in appliance design make ensuring safe use challenging.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The author emphasizes that these calculations illuminate the nation’s choices and values, noting that the cost extends beyond immediate expenditures to include long-term expenses such as disability payments and medical care for those injured in the conflict.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizes
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The conflict highlights a broader shift in digital advertising.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Police say the incident highlights the dangers of relying on driver-assist technology, noting those features are not a substitute for being conscious, alert and sober behind the wheel.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Orkin reinforces your home's protections, targets those who have weaseled their way into your home, and starts to prep for the colder season where all those bugs will want to come back into your warm and cozy walls.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Drought on its own already stresses water supplies, agriculture, and ecosystems.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Johnson stresses that this approach may not work for everyone—and that’s OK, too.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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For many in Chinatown, the tragedy underscores the risks pedestrians face daily — even those who are vigilant.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kent’s appeal underscores growing unease within the Republican Party about the direction of the war, particularly as discussions turn toward the possibility of deploying ground forces.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The decal features a common saying in intelligence circles.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood features the Dilworth historic district, known for its 19th-century luxury estates.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dearborn is the only Midwest city in the first group of communities testing the initiative, which Phillips says only underlines the community's impact in the region.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Disney stock has dipped more than 4% over the past week and underlines the challenge behind D’Amaro’s vision of technology as a growth engine.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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For the Fed, the report deepens the potential stagflation bind.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine deepens its role in the region, sharing intelligence and defense expertise with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian missile and drone strikes.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Emphasizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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