as in to emphasize
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 underscore
The park’s role in Florida’s larger economy was underscored by the presence of Governor Ron DeSantis, who was spotted walking through the park Wednesday evening.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In 2024, Chevrolet swept all three NASCAR Manufacturers' Championships, underscoring its ongoing dominance in motorsports.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Chettiar said the administration is unlikely to appeal Wednesday's ruling, underscoring its broader implications.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The Grok meltdown underscores some of the fundamental problems at the heart of AI development that tech companies have so far yada-yada-yada’d through anytime they’re pressed on questions of safety.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In 2024, Chevrolet swept all three NASCAR Manufacturers' Championships, underscoring its ongoing dominance in motorsports.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Chettiar said the administration is unlikely to appeal Wednesday's ruling, underscoring its broader implications.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The Grok meltdown underscores some of the fundamental problems at the heart of AI development that tech companies have so far yada-yada-yada’d through anytime they’re pressed on questions of safety.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscore
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President Obama emphasized battery-electric vehicles and solar, while President Trump focused on fossil fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Beach emphasizes that sales solve everything, advising entrepreneurs to focus relentlessly on revenue generation before perfecting other aspects.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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