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
That work underscores the kind of man Stern was—one who was all about passion, artistry, and excellence.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The latest dismissal in a separate high-profile lawsuit further underscores the legal challenges facing Musk as his rivalry with Altman increasingly plays out both in court and in the rapidly expanding AI marketplace.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
This incident underscores the precarious nature of relying on external AI tools, as access can be revoked without warning.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Research underscores just how wide that gap can be.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Combined with higher interest rates on pause (and the potential for them to be hiked higher later this year), softening wages and household debt at a record high, this week's news underscores the importance of storing your money in safe and profitable places.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While Amazon has not explicitly detailed the precise destination for every dollar, TechCrunch said the loan underscores that tech giants are aggressively burning through unprecedented cash reserves to survive the artificial intelligence arms race.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
There's a cleanup going on here in Milwaukee right now, many more in New England, and also the Pacific Northwest, which really just underscores that this is a national problem, not just a Wisconsin story.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The proposal underscores the struggles of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government in dealing with slow growth, high living costs and uncertainty amid regional tensions and the war the Middle East.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
The latest dismissal in a separate high-profile lawsuit further underscores the legal challenges facing Musk as his rivalry with Altman increasingly plays out both in court and in the rapidly expanding AI marketplace.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
This incident underscores the precarious nature of relying on external AI tools, as access can be revoked without warning.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Research underscores just how wide that gap can be.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Combined with higher interest rates on pause (and the potential for them to be hiked higher later this year), softening wages and household debt at a record high, this week's news underscores the importance of storing your money in safe and profitable places.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
While Amazon has not explicitly detailed the precise destination for every dollar, TechCrunch said the loan underscores that tech giants are aggressively burning through unprecedented cash reserves to survive the artificial intelligence arms race.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
There's a cleanup going on here in Milwaukee right now, many more in New England, and also the Pacific Northwest, which really just underscores that this is a national problem, not just a Wisconsin story.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The proposal underscores the struggles of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government in dealing with slow growth, high living costs and uncertainty amid regional tensions and the war the Middle East.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
Verb
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The Leo moon's square off with Mars emphasizes the need to express yourself.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the Hoover website, a page dedicated to the Great Depression emphasizes that some of the policies enacted by Roosevelt, who easily defeated Hoover for reelection, were first proposed by Hoover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Spirit Day reinforces the importance of kindness, while also providing young readers with strategies to be a supportive friend.—
Sarah Kate Ellis,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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This regular practice also reinforces the factory protective coatings that prevent rust and deterioration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Underscores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscores. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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