as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of underscore
Calling out for Rebecca, David is left with uncertainty, underscoring that the family’s danger is far from over.
—
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Richard Robertson, director of research and advocacy at B’nai Brith Canada, noted that just a week earlier a synagogue in Victoria, British Columbia, had been defaced with antisemitic threats, underscoring that Jew-hatred has become a nationwide problem.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Job cuts across major tech giants seen since last year moreso underscore a correction since their hiring spree during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Jefferies analyst Brent Thill.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
This record of dramatic price fluctuations underscores the significant risk associated with trading or investing in QUBT stock.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underscore
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Richard Robertson, director of research and advocacy at B’nai Brith Canada, noted that just a week earlier a synagogue in Victoria, British Columbia, had been defaced with antisemitic threats, underscoring that Jew-hatred has become a nationwide problem.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Job cuts across major tech giants seen since last year moreso underscore a correction since their hiring spree during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Jefferies analyst Brent Thill.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
This record of dramatic price fluctuations underscores the significant risk associated with trading or investing in QUBT stock.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underscore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
Verb
-
January 2025 Queen of Pentacles: This month emphasizes stability and nurturing, Aquarius.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
-
But authorities have not been able to draw a clear link, instead emphasizing the assailant’s desire for infamy and fixation on other mass shootings.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
These forms of intimacy between a couple reinforce one another; sharing their emotions with one another will enhance physical closeness in turn, and vice versa.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Economists hit the nail on the head with the latest U.S. inflation report, reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share