un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
underlined; underlining; underlines
1
: to mark (something, such as a word) with a line underneath
2
: to put emphasis on : stress
3
: to show clearly or emphatically
un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn
1
: the outline of a quadruped's underbody
also
: the ventral surface of a quadruped's body
2
: a horizontal line placed underneath something
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Examples of underline in a Sentence
Verb
His name was underlined in the book.
The accident underlines our need for better safety procedures.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Everything that happened as a result of the pandemic has underlined the importance of being ready for future issues, de Oliveira said, and ACI is working with member airports to become more resilient.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
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Verb
This trend underlines the healthcare industry’s urgent need to find solutions that stop financial losses and improve company culture.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Everything that happened as a result of the pandemic has underlined the importance of being ready for future issues, de Oliveira said, and ACI is working with member airports to become more resilient.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underline. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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