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 statistics underscored how much Benavidez owned the fight.
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
But the very need for such a briefing underscored how difficult a position the president has found himself in.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The pair began spending time together in person, creating moments that underscored just how unlikely but meaningful their connection had become.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Allison Hart, a NATO spokesperson, posted on X Saturday the alliance was working with the United States to understand the details of the withdrawal, and that the announcement underscored the need for European members to invest more in their own defense.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 2 May 2026
The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The night started with bowling, heartfelt speeches from Pollack, and reunions between old and new friends alike, all underscored with a deep appreciation for the cause.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Alonso’s run broke a scoreless tie and underscored the problem with playing Alvarez in left field with any regularity.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The documentary delves into the unresolved and persistent cases of feminicide in Mexico, underscored by the mother of 12- year-old victim Fatima, Lorena Gutiérrez, who went to President Claudia Sheinbaum to plead her case.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 3 May 2026
But the very need for such a briefing underscored how difficult a position the president has found himself in.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The pair began spending time together in person, creating moments that underscored just how unlikely but meaningful their connection had become.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Allison Hart, a NATO spokesperson, posted on X Saturday the alliance was working with the United States to understand the details of the withdrawal, and that the announcement underscored the need for European members to invest more in their own defense.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 2 May 2026
The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The night started with bowling, heartfelt speeches from Pollack, and reunions between old and new friends alike, all underscored with a deep appreciation for the cause.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Alonso’s run broke a scoreless tie and underscored the problem with playing Alvarez in left field with any regularity.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The documentary delves into the unresolved and persistent cases of feminicide in Mexico, underscored by the mother of 12- year-old victim Fatima, Lorena Gutiérrez, who went to President Claudia Sheinbaum to plead her case.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
Verb
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Longoria reinforced this as an important point for the rising star producers in the room.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Youth-defying goalie Duran Ferree reinforced the back line’s confidence with three straight clean sheets to begin the season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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