UNDERSCORES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

underscores

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present tense third-person singular of underscore

as in emphasizes

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 underscores More affluent sports parents spend about the same amount yearly as less affluent sports parents, which underscores the additional financial burden for lower-income families. — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 The same filing underscores how early Ponda remains in its commercialization journey. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 That doesn’t make the games any less competitive — or physical — but a childlike glee underscores every aspect of those hoop sessions. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 New research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscores how the bugs have gained a foothold in unexpected places farther south. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 That sound underscores the physicality of the medium and heightens the sensation of time passing. — Rafaela Bassili, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 This underscores that the timing of criminal activity, not just conviction, is crucial. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That underscores the level of domesticity now experienced onboard. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 The exercise underscores how Taiwan’s leadership is drawing lessons from other war zones. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

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The Great Room's menu is heavy on appetizers and small bites, while the formal Dining Room emphasizes British Columbian wines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
The author emphasizes that financial security allows partnership to be a choice for love and mutual betterment, rather than a necessity for survival.

— Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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The sleek nearby kitchen has a long, sinuous island and a casual dining spot, and the secondary kitchen reinforces the house’s ability to support hospitality on a grand scale while remaining a comfortable place to live.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, the discovery reinforces Rio Grande do Sul’s status as one of the world’s most important regions for the study of Triassic fauna.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

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