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
But the incident underscored the potential dangers.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The jostling, joyful atmosphere underscored the joy the third pope to visit Cameroon has brought the former French colony, where around a third of the population is Catholic.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The business model underpinning kids and family animation is under growing strain, as a post-streaming contraction collides with declining linear viewership and tighter commissioning, a panel at Spain’s Quirino Future Lab session underscored on Wednesday.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The results underscored a broader shift among Senate Democrats, as a growing number have broken with the party’s traditional support for Israel.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
Beshear brought his son with him to the event after navigating a family scheduling conflict — a gesture Sharpton said underscored his relatability.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd underscored concerns about the suspect in a statement to Fox News Digital.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Drake’s Ties to the Toronto Raptors Go Deep The frozen seats moment underscored Drake’s long-standing bond with the Raptors franchise.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The gasoline shortages and global downturn that followed the 1973 Arab-Israeli War underscored the sense that natural resources aren’t infinite.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The jostling, joyful atmosphere underscored the joy the third pope to visit Cameroon has brought the former French colony, where around a third of the population is Catholic.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The business model underpinning kids and family animation is under growing strain, as a post-streaming contraction collides with declining linear viewership and tighter commissioning, a panel at Spain’s Quirino Future Lab session underscored on Wednesday.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The results underscored a broader shift among Senate Democrats, as a growing number have broken with the party’s traditional support for Israel.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 16 Apr. 2026
Beshear brought his son with him to the event after navigating a family scheduling conflict — a gesture Sharpton said underscored his relatability.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd underscored concerns about the suspect in a statement to Fox News Digital.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Drake’s Ties to the Toronto Raptors Go Deep The frozen seats moment underscored Drake’s long-standing bond with the Raptors franchise.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The gasoline shortages and global downturn that followed the 1973 Arab-Israeli War underscored the sense that natural resources aren’t infinite.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Arick Fudali, another of Drewes' attorneys, also emphasized the need for accountability.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Underscored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscored. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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