1
as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
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as in reinforcing
to make more apparent
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Recent Examples of emphasizing
Book warned that these conditions pose significant dangers for those living on the streets, emphasizing that even when temperatures dip slightly below 110 degrees, the heat remains hazardous for those suffering from dehydration.
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Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Amazon aims to bridge immediate post-disaster gaps, emphasizing proactive community engagement and coordination, while acknowledging that portable tech supports, but doesn't replace, long-term resilience investments.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Opponents largely focused on emphasizing their own plans, credentials and deep ties to district during Wednesday’s debate.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Thorne will expand on the characters established in the game, leaning into the multigenerational nature of the Bowie family legacy and emphasizing contemporary YA themes, per the producers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026
First, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the end of vaccination requirements in his state, emphasizing the tyranny of basic public health.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Pierce made a point of emphasizing that none of this happens outside the platform’s governance guardrails, which is a key distinction from simply feeding data into a public large language model.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 June 2026
But supporters were able to eke out a narrow victory, according to the latest election returns, by emphasizing looming hospital closures and the temporary nature of the tax, which is set to sunset in five years.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 10 June 2026
Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Amazon aims to bridge immediate post-disaster gaps, emphasizing proactive community engagement and coordination, while acknowledging that portable tech supports, but doesn't replace, long-term resilience investments.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Opponents largely focused on emphasizing their own plans, credentials and deep ties to district during Wednesday’s debate.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Thorne will expand on the characters established in the game, leaning into the multigenerational nature of the Bowie family legacy and emphasizing contemporary YA themes, per the producers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026
First, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the end of vaccination requirements in his state, emphasizing the tyranny of basic public health.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Pierce made a point of emphasizing that none of this happens outside the platform’s governance guardrails, which is a key distinction from simply feeding data into a public large language model.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 June 2026
But supporters were able to eke out a narrow victory, according to the latest election returns, by emphasizing looming hospital closures and the temporary nature of the tax, which is set to sunset in five years.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasizing
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In the last full-scale drill three years ago, crews simulated a hostage situation involving an explosive device, highlighting how the scenarios evolve over time.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The event also included a special coronation honoring Derek, highlighting the inspiration behind the project and the impact the new space will have on pediatric patients and their families.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Research from McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to outperform financially than those in the bottom quartile, reinforcing the growing business case for inclusive leadership.—
Jack Hayes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Styles like feed-in braids, braided top knots, and cornrow bobs can create the illusion of fullness without stressing fragile strands.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Television commentators make that distinction, stressing that Arab Shia are fellow citizens, were before 1979, and will be after this conflict fades.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Perhaps one of the most famous rooms in the palace is the Hall of Mirrors featuring heavily ornate Baroque style gallery of mirrors.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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He was originally spotted by the Swiss side when featuring for his country in the Toulon under-20 tournament four years ago.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hanuse uses footage of the smallpox survivors in the film that is over 100 years old, underscoring the devastation but also their strength.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The drop in demand reflects the combined pressure of elevated fuel prices and shortages of refined products, the agency noted, underscoring how the conflict has moved beyond a straightforward supply shock.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Layered cuts and bangs can add dimension and reduce weight, enhancing the overall look of thick hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The district’s priorities include sustaining full-day kindergarten in all elementary schools, providing free breakfast for all students, enhancing mental health training and resources for students and staff, expanding career technical education and opening new pre-K centers.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Reuters additionally reported that Bohai oilfield’s cumulative oil and gas equivalent output has now exceeded 40 million metric tonnes, underlining its growing importance within China’s domestic energy system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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“Emphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasizing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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