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verb

past tense of emphasize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emphasized
Verb
Pelosi emphasized that appropriations leaders Rosa DeLauro and Patty Murray had presented a better alternative — a four-week extension to allow for continued negotiations. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Similarly, Lisa Perini, owner of Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Texas, emphasized that wine is integral to the overall dining experience. Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Carney acknowledged the economic uncertainty facing the country and emphasized the importance of defending Canada's interests. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 What to Know Oz also emphasized the role of technology, artificial intelligence, and telemedicine in making health care more efficient and accessible. Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The researchers emphasized that this system must be incredibly efficient, as squid can use the energy to alter their entire body’s appearance underwater where only low levels of light can penetrate. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025 While all zodiac signs will be graced with fresh opportunities and new beginnings in the weeks surrounding the new moon, specific themes correlating with the Air sign's vibes will be emphasized. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 Ansari also emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and DACA recipients. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Collins displayed an email from then-AT&T President Paul La Schiazza that emphasized Madigan’s support for organized labor. Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphasized
Verb
  • However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.
    Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • There isn’t one specific, universal food that people should avoid to get rid of chronic pain, Strath stressed.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Yet, the ultimate surprise was feeling stressed by policy demands.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While the absence of major geopolitical disruptions kept markets relatively stable, significant milestones underscored the dynamic nature of the sector.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The ad featured the album title and release date in a bold red font.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
  • During her record-breaking Eras Tour in Miami in October, Swift debuted a new version of her snake catsuit by Roberto Cavalli for the Reputation set that also featured intertwining snakes across the front.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The fate of the venue underlined deep worries about pandemic-era gentrification of the high desert, as big-money real estate and entertainment firms jockeyed for control of desirable properties and development opportunities.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Formal compliance with the Howey test does not negate the risks of concentrated ownership, inadequate disclosures, or public confusion over the token’s purpose and legitimacy.
    Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The new funding is part of a concentrated drive in the past few years to revive the once-thriving industrial town as developers look to infuse it with a series of modern apartment and mixed-use projects.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the recession deepened and unemployment shot higher, the interest and the penalties on Natale’s loans compounded much faster than her ability to move up the ladder to higher paying jobs.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.
    Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • He was charged with two counts of aggravated manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide, evidence tampering and leaving the scene of an accident.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • There have also been drops in aggravated assaults, rapes and armed robberies, according to CMPD’s data.
    Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Emphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emphasized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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