as in emphasized
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 underscored
The apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine’s chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistic missiles.
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Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The attack and the apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine's chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistics.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Part of the problem for Democrats is that the Party’s current reputation pushes away some voters who might benefit from its agenda, a predicament that was underscored in another recent survey conducted by the Center for Working-Class Politics.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Oversight reports in recent years have underscored the seriousness of the situation, citing chronic dysfunction, rising misconduct allegations, and staffing gaps that in some cases exceed half of required levels.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With the metrics of success ever-evolving, Rassi underscored the importance of prioritizing profitability over growth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The incident underscored growing tensions between health officials enforcing strict Ebola containment measures and local customs surrounding funerals and burial rites.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
On Easy Rider in 1969, the tensions between Dennis Hopper, the director, and Peter Fonda, the co-writer and co-producer, underscored the chaotic storytelling.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy is underscored by the 10,000 Amazon shoppers who have snagged a cream this month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The attack and the apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine's chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistics.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Part of the problem for Democrats is that the Party’s current reputation pushes away some voters who might benefit from its agenda, a predicament that was underscored in another recent survey conducted by the Center for Working-Class Politics.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Oversight reports in recent years have underscored the seriousness of the situation, citing chronic dysfunction, rising misconduct allegations, and staffing gaps that in some cases exceed half of required levels.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With the metrics of success ever-evolving, Rassi underscored the importance of prioritizing profitability over growth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The incident underscored growing tensions between health officials enforcing strict Ebola containment measures and local customs surrounding funerals and burial rites.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
On Easy Rider in 1969, the tensions between Dennis Hopper, the director, and Peter Fonda, the co-writer and co-producer, underscored the chaotic storytelling.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy is underscored by the 10,000 Amazon shoppers who have snagged a cream this month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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Still, since the man had fled, these officials emphasized the necessity of executing her, even as the whole episode whispered even to them of the dangerous vulnerabilities of their colonial situation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Fields emphasized that Saratoga and Los Gatos share many similarities and overlapping jurisdictions, such as the school district.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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And it was particularly reinforced by the NCAA’s decision earlier this month to expand the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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