- past tense form of underscore.
- past participle of underscore.
underscored
Example Sentences
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The allure of the role is great, underscored by the fact there have been just four permanent Fifa presidents since Stanley Rous was elected in 1961.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Those results have underscored the material's potential for next-generation semiconductor systems.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
The new head coach underscored that it can be easy for impulse and emotion to take over, but uplifting one another and letting mistakes refine you rather than define you is integral to success.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The hostility underscored a widening gulf between legacy networks and a growing ecosystem of independent digital outlets that many young Indians increasingly turn to for news.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“God is hearing every word,” the preacher underscored her plea.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
