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 move underscores deepening concerns around air travel safety and the operational stability of the national aviation system.
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Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will press charges against a man who groped her in public, in a brazen display that experts say underscores the country’s rampant misogyny.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Honda's push underscores how automakers are leaning on hybrids as electric vehicle demand grows more slowly than expected.
—Daniel Leussink, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, the letter underscores how the removal of Andrew’s title as prince will do little to deter those on both sides of the Atlantic seeking justice for Epstein’s alleged victims.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The drama category positioning underscores Gunn’s ambition to present the Man of Steel — traditionally associated with truth, justice and the American way — as a vehicle for weighty themes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
From centuries-old pocket watches and table clocks to brand-new limited editions, the sale underscores the technical innovation of Breuget and his modern successors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
This distinction underscores that soft goth, while rooted in rebellion, embraces innovation and polish rather than nostalgia alone.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For Electreon, the milestone in France underscores that dynamic, high-power wireless charging is no longer a distant concept.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will press charges against a man who groped her in public, in a brazen display that experts say underscores the country’s rampant misogyny.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Honda's push underscores how automakers are leaning on hybrids as electric vehicle demand grows more slowly than expected.
—Daniel Leussink, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, the letter underscores how the removal of Andrew’s title as prince will do little to deter those on both sides of the Atlantic seeking justice for Epstein’s alleged victims.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The drama category positioning underscores Gunn’s ambition to present the Man of Steel — traditionally associated with truth, justice and the American way — as a vehicle for weighty themes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
From centuries-old pocket watches and table clocks to brand-new limited editions, the sale underscores the technical innovation of Breuget and his modern successors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
This distinction underscores that soft goth, while rooted in rebellion, embraces innovation and polish rather than nostalgia alone.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
For Electreon, the milestone in France underscores that dynamic, high-power wireless charging is no longer a distant concept.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscores
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This new approach emphasizes automation and teamwork among machines, focusing on precision instead of relying on large numbers of troops.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Whether the start of a full new chapter for the rapper or a one-off detour, Stardust reinforces the idea that, even newly sober, Brown remains one of the most exciting and least predictable artists in hip-hop.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Teaching reinforces your own learning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Underscores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscores. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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