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
For CFOs evaluating large AI investments, that gap underscores that measuring AI’s financial impact at scale remains a work in progress.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The ruling underscores the depth of President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces, the outlet said.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Chicago’s experience underscores the crucial importance of federal agent accountability.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But this underscores the obvious need for change.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
And having that painting really underscores what Miranda’s saying to Andy.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
Those details aren’t allowed to be disclosed on the island, a choice that underscores their importance in the dating dynamic.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The conflict with Iran and its proxies underscores the need for strength and clarity.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Investors have leaned into optimism about an end to hostilities, but the swift rally also underscores the significance of the global AI rally.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The ruling underscores the depth of President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces, the outlet said.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Chicago’s experience underscores the crucial importance of federal agent accountability.
—Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
But this underscores the obvious need for change.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
And having that painting really underscores what Miranda’s saying to Andy.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
Those details aren’t allowed to be disclosed on the island, a choice that underscores their importance in the dating dynamic.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
The conflict with Iran and its proxies underscores the need for strength and clarity.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Investors have leaned into optimism about an end to hostilities, but the swift rally also underscores the significance of the global AI rally.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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Rocket Money emphasizes subscriptions and bill management, while Empower leans more heavily into investment and wealth tracking.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Like those projects, the Pennbridge emphasizes that the new Marriott has space for the public, not just guests.—
Mark Dee
May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
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The Fed under pressure The latest inflation reading reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for a while — doing little to ease consumers' current affordability challenges.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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This shift also reinforces pricing power at the top end of luxury.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Underscores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscores. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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