UNDERSCORES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

underscores

verb

present tense third-person singular of underscore

as in emphasizes

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 underscores The sheer size of the spa, and the development of interesting excursions, underscores the hotel’s ambition to capture leisure visitors as well. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 The latest valuation represents a sharp increase from earlier this year and underscores investor confidence in the company’s future prospects. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 Maulik Radia, president of the Association of Industries of Haiti, said the agreement underscores the importance of structured cooperation at a time of national strain. —

Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 The Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that. —

Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026 David Yurman American jewelry brand David Yurman is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind high jewelry bracelet that underscores both its craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to cultural philanthropy. —

Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The attack in al-Murrah, near contested Barah, underscores RSF’s tightening hold over resource-rich Darfur and Kordofan and the worsening humanitarian crisis engulfing civilians. —

Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Hyde’s experience at MIA underscores how Southwest, once beloved by larger passengers, is now facing backlash since changing its policy in January. —

Ella Moore updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 In contrast, Lesieur underscores the boundless agility and fragile idealism of Bonnier de La Chapelle. —

Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026

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At its core, the novel emphasizes communal resilience and individual survivance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Botwin emphasizes that while there is no cure for PTSD or trauma responses, the key to managing them is to face the trauma, avoid self-destructive coping strategies, process feelings and practice self-compassion.

— Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 27 May 2026