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
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Recent Examples of underscore
Calling out for Rebecca, David is left with uncertainty, underscoring that the family’s danger is far from over.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
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The mayor also emphasized her intent never was to cancel the contract, only to delay it.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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After the meeting, the school's founder and CEO Ahmed White emphasized the need for more alternative forms of education for students the current system may not be reaching.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 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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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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