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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Recent Examples of underscore
The park’s role in Florida’s larger economy was underscored by the presence of Governor Ron DeSantis, who was spotted walking through the park Wednesday evening.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
In 2024, Chevrolet swept all three NASCAR Manufacturers' Championships, underscoring its ongoing dominance in motorsports.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Chettiar said the administration is unlikely to appeal Wednesday's ruling, underscoring its broader implications.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The Grok meltdown underscores some of the fundamental problems at the heart of AI development that tech companies have so far yada-yada-yada’d through anytime they’re pressed on questions of safety.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.—
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Weiss emphasizes that in addition to knowing what platforms older consumers use, marketers need to analyze which platform is appropriate given what is being marketed.—
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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