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 divisions underscore the West’s challenges in combating China; following decades of building up its supply chains, Beijing now controls 90% of global processing.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The figures underscore the remarkable failure of the War on Drugs waged in both countries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
That urgency is underscored by shifting ownership trends.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Brzeski said the war has underscored Germany's heavy dependence on energy imports.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The figures underscore the remarkable failure of the War on Drugs waged in both countries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
That urgency is underscored by shifting ownership trends.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Brzeski said the war has underscored Germany's heavy dependence on energy imports.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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The budget emphasizes that HUD funding is insufficient to meet rental assistance obligations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Patients should see a medical provider for a thorough exam and bloodwork before starting the drugs, the doctor emphasized.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The measures were reinforced over the past 24 hours on the city’s outskirts with additional forces stationed along key airport access routes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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