- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
- plural of underscore.
underscores
Example Sentences
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The closeness of the race only underscores one of El-Sayed’s challenges going ahead: reuniting a fractured party after a bitter primary campaign.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
"However, this case underscores the importance of vigilance, strong partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and the proactive steps taken to identify and investigate suspicious activity before it can escalate."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Her interest in the topic is chiefly that this new technology underscores the value of questions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
As the deployment of generative AI makes some work easier and underscores the need to adapt to changing roles, some people are taking courses to obtain AI certifications.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
In addition to the ready perspective it offers on relative risk, the safety index underscores the obvious fact that every activity carries some risk.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
