as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier
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This trend not only reflects evolving consumer preferences but also underscores the industry’s commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
His teachings reinforced the moral responsibility to stand with all oppressed communities, underscoring the narrative’s universality.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
If anything, this document only underscores the startling escalation of Trump's war on dissent and efforts to remove people who disagree with him or U.S. policy.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The release of such sensitive information, which several members of the administration have claimed was not classified, underscored the extent of the breach in operational security.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
His teachings reinforced the moral responsibility to stand with all oppressed communities, underscoring the narrative’s universality.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
If anything, this document only underscores the startling escalation of Trump's war on dissent and efforts to remove people who disagree with him or U.S. policy.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The release of such sensitive information, which several members of the administration have claimed was not classified, underscored the extent of the breach in operational security.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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