1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasize
Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey emphasized the need for youth violence prevention and community involvement in reporting crimes.
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Commenting last week about the ships, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington’s concerns about the threats pose to the U.S. by the drug cartels.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Attorneys emphasize that the case also aims to clarify how the contamination occurred.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Ethereum draws its strength from a strong developer community that emphasizes strengthening the network’s infrastructure.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Commenting last week about the ships, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington’s concerns about the threats pose to the U.S. by the drug cartels.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Attorneys emphasize that the case also aims to clarify how the contamination occurred.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Ethereum draws its strength from a strong developer community that emphasizes strengthening the network’s infrastructure.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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The agency highlighted heavy rainfall as the primary threat and warned of potential flash floods in urban areas, low-lying roadways, streams and burn-scarred landscapes.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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They were highlighted for their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and for being one of the few places in where guests can order St. Louis-style pizza, known for their paper-thing crusts and Provel cheese.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 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,
17 Aug. 2025
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The key questions to address with AI include are citizens more confident engaging with tribal services, does AI strengthen traditions, language, or practices, and does technology reinforce tribal governance authority?—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Covering 2,530 surface acres, Lake Moomaw features 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, which means there are plenty of places to find your own little slice of secluded heaven all up and down the lake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Plans for the piece Now authenticated by sports memorabilia experts PSA and Beckett, the page features five autographs in distinct shades of blue ink: Jordan, Ruth, Brady, Gretzky and Messi.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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August 14 marks Social Security's 90th anniversary - an achievement underscored by both its longevity and the scale of its impact.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The approach underscores the reality of Washington’s precarious position under the thumb of the federal government.—
Jill Colvin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Trump, in the lead-up to his meeting with Putin, repeatedly stressed the need for an urgent, long-lasting ceasefire in the war.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Washington stresses the theatrical experience first and foremost.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Numbers by Transfermarkt underline this observation.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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His position on the 85th percentile for cross volume underlines his tendency to deliver the ball towards the opposition penalty area, given that the metric rates the number of crosses each player delivers per 100 touches.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Laureano has deepened his hitting groove so far with his team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In short, a healthy conflict serves as a reminder that the relationship can survive tough moments and even deepen because of them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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