- past tense form of underscore.
- past participle of underscore.
underscored
Example Sentences
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More recent cases have underscored just how complicated the situation can become.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The India episode underscored an enduring feature of Chinese politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Rubio also underscored commercial ties, saying Google, Palantir, and SpaceX were "establishing operations and digital infrastructure in Ecuador."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
In a press release announcing the song in 2007, Hakim underscored his desire to try something new, sonically speaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Each decisive battle in Europe and the Pacific further underscored the sharp decline of the remaining Axis Powers.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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