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underscored

VERB

underline, emphasize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate mark stress

STRONG

accent caption feature italicize

WEAK

call attention to draw attention to give emphasis point to

Example Sentences

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The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Results underscored “our ability to deliver in today’s unprecedented global demand environment,” said CEO Kathy Warden in a news release.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Abigail Dow, an applied microeconomist and PhD candidate in economics at Boston University, underscored the correlation between childcare costs and people’s decisions to have children in a recent research paper.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The incident underscored the high stakes of the negotiations, where Tehran’s continued control of the waterway has become the core sticking point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

One line was underscored several times: “The knowledge will change him.”

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo