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underscores

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 deal, which the companies will announce on Wednesday, also underscores Anthropic’s commitment to the life sciences industry as it continues targeting enterprise clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Our study underscores the potential of topical senolytic treatments to enhance wound healing in aging skin, presenting a potentially promising strategy for preoperative care."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“This case underscores why CARB’s compliance testing and strong enforcement are essential to protecting the state’s air quality and public health,” said Lauren Sanchez, chair of the state Air Resources Board.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

At minimum, the moment underscores how vulnerable even prominent satire has become to corporate and political power.

From Salon • May 19, 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