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
However the failure to reach an agreement on the 100-billion Euro ($116 billion) project, which also includes Spain, underscores the struggles Europe has faced in rebuilding its military capacity after decades of underinvestment.
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CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Russia’s battlefield reliance on Starlink—and the disruption caused when Space X cut off unverified terminals in February—underscores how commercial space is woven into active conflict.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
While the bipartisan vote underscores growing congressional pushback over the scope and duration of the Iran campaign, the measure still needs to pass the Senate, and any final legislation could face a presidential veto.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This further underscores how Neolithic communities were necessary to move it to its final spot.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
The work underscores the importance of infusing clean air into the environment, Tolaas told WWD.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Early-life exposures, including body weight at age 10 and maternal smoking, also showed measurable effects on aging outcomes decades later, which underscores just how long these influences stretch.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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 Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Russia’s battlefield reliance on Starlink—and the disruption caused when Space X cut off unverified terminals in February—underscores how commercial space is woven into active conflict.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
While the bipartisan vote underscores growing congressional pushback over the scope and duration of the Iran campaign, the measure still needs to pass the Senate, and any final legislation could face a presidential veto.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This further underscores how Neolithic communities were necessary to move it to its final spot.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
The work underscores the importance of infusing clean air into the environment, Tolaas told WWD.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Early-life exposures, including body weight at age 10 and maternal smoking, also showed measurable effects on aging outcomes decades later, which underscores just how long these influences stretch.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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 Rams trading for Myles Garrett underscores that.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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Berger also emphasizes their openness to all formats, citing Brown’s pre-school series Tab Time, which began life on YouTube in 2021, an example of this.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Latter-day Saints also reject the Nicene Creed, which emphasizes the doctrine of the Trinity as one divine being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Educators themselves appear particularly drawn to how the platform reinforces strong instructional practices rather than bypassing them.—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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This perspective reinforces a fundamental truth that early detection remains our most practical tool to improve survival rates, simplify treatment and protect a patient’s quality of life.—
Eric Wargotz,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
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