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
While several ambitious Democratic governors emerged as leading voices of opposition to the administration, Whitmer adopted a more conciliatory approach, emphasizing cooperation with the White House on issues affecting Michigan.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Tedros, during the opening of the treatment center Sunday, emphasized the importance of involving the community in the outbreak response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Arriving in Ethiopia on Saturday, Kenyatta emphasized the importance of Ethiopia’s elections for the continent, as the country hosts the African Union headquarters.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for additional sanctions on Russia to increase pressure on Putin.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Tedros, during the opening of the treatment center Sunday, emphasized the importance of involving the community in the outbreak response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Arriving in Ethiopia on Saturday, Kenyatta emphasized the importance of Ethiopia’s elections for the continent, as the country hosts the African Union headquarters.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for additional sanctions on Russia to increase pressure on Putin.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasize
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Urbon’s grand slam highlighted a five-run rally in the fourth.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Jim Cramer said Dell’s results reinforced his confidence in Nvidia, given its close ties in powering AI systems.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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With a record-setting IPO in just a few weeks, SpaceX saw its rival in a contest to put astronauts on the lunar surface go up in flames, reinforcing its dominance in the space race and its primacy in NASA’s plans to go back to the moon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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In the front lobby and outside Halverson’s office, a large wall features a mural that welcomes people to the school in 24 different languages, next to it, an American flag.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The seventh featured a Chase Meidroth grand slam, which was followed by Munetaka Murakami’s 20th home run of the year, and third in as many games against the Twins.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Taken together, the network signals a significant upgrade in Beijing’s efforts to ensure second-strike capability, underscoring intensifying nuclear competition with the United States as tensions rise over issues such as Taiwan’s sovereignty.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The incursion underscores a growing pattern of Russian and Ukrainian drones straying into Eastern Europe, raising questions about air defenses as NATO and EU leaders condemn Moscow and weigh further sanctions.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In a public statement issued following the verdict, Sikh community organizations condemned the killing and stressed that the case should not be viewed as representative of Sikhism.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Tedros stressed the importance of involving the community in the outbreak response during the opening of the new treatment center on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The idea is to enhance security at nonprofits that could be targeted for their ideology or mission.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The political risk was underlined last April when she was photographed at the White House using a folder to shield her face from photographers.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The flamingos' presence in the lagoon underlines the importance of the Venetian ecosystem and offers a new way for visitors to interpret the canaled city and outer islands through their ecological — and not just historical and artistic — significance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Cultural and political divides deepen in the community, and even within the same household, when a woman brings a single migrant woman into her home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasize. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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