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underline

[uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn, ˌʌn dərˈlaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn /
VERB
emphasize; mark
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accentuate highlight indicate point up stress underscore
STRONG
bracket caption feature italicize rule
WEAK
call attention to check off draw attention to give emphasis interlineate play up point to

Example Sentences

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I’m supposed to underline that this is road-tested technology, and it’s not going to be abused or prolong the action–teams are limited to two unsuccessful challenges per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And a regional Super Bowl commercial from Kellogg’s Raisin Bran is set to underline the importance of dietary fiber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“Recent events, like the appreciation of the euro exchange rate, underline this risk,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The results underline how widespread microplastic pollution has become, reaching even some of the most remote marine environments on Earth.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

You go carefully through the book and look for an I and underline it.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.