as in emphasizing
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underlining
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.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
This is very far from the truth, as Alamo coaxes Maddy into a deeply uncomfortable conversation in his hot tub, underlining the uneven power dynamic.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In all, 204 projects were submitted to Films to Come and 86 to Last Push, underlining the event’s growing pull beyond Spain.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
Eze’s goal was their third short corner within the first 10 minutes of the match, and their final total of four for the day was more than in any other game this season, underlining their commitment to this set-piece variation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
But the bulk of the growth is expected to come from information technology, set to jump 44%, underlining the sector’s importance to the market, according to FactSet.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
This is very far from the truth, as Alamo coaxes Maddy into a deeply uncomfortable conversation in his hot tub, underlining the uneven power dynamic.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In all, 204 projects were submitted to Films to Come and 86 to Last Push, underlining the event’s growing pull beyond Spain.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
Eze’s goal was their third short corner within the first 10 minutes of the match, and their final total of four for the day was more than in any other game this season, underlining their commitment to this set-piece variation.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Esther’s complexity comes alive in her contradictions, underlining Gray’s thesis that good intentions can manifest in human ugliness.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Murmurs began among lawmakers, who soon began pulling up the decision on their phones and underlining printouts shared by staff.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
And the notes that accompany the sermons in outline form are strikingly similar to those Bickle provided for years, even down to the practice of boldfacing, italicizing and underlining certain points.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
But the bulk of the growth is expected to come from information technology, set to jump 44%, underlining the sector’s importance to the market, according to FactSet.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underlining
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That gives players time to power up their gear to protected ice attacks and build up gear emphasizing Thunder, Fire and Dragon elements that can deal more damage.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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For Ginsberg, ever-attuned to the rhythmic physicality of verse, the central atom of poetry wasn’t the line or the foot, but rather the breath, emphasizing that his were longer than his free verse hero Whitman because the good, grey poet probably had smaller lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The space also features vintage furnishings by Eileen Gray and antiques sourced by Garcia, reinforcing the residential quality Mage sought to create.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Apple also authorized an additional $100 billion share repurchase program, reinforcing the power of its free-cash-flow model.—
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CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Underlining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlining. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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