as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underline
To relitigate the matter on behalf of Musk only served to underline the conviction that all of these jerks deserved one another.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, insolvency documents cited by the Financial Times underline the extent of the exposures more broadly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
But some experts emphasize that the era of synthetic drugs underlines the need to address the root factors that make users seek out drugs, given the futility of targeting a supply that’s constantly expanding and shifting.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, insolvency documents cited by the Financial Times underline the extent of the exposures more broadly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underline
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Iranian media have emphasized that reopening the waterway to shipping does not mean Tehran is relinquishing its wartime claims over the strategic chokepoint.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The analyst emphasized that while Chevron has confirmed its partnership with Meta Platforms on a project, that deal has yet to reach a final investment decision, which limits near-term visibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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It is also intended to support rehabilitation, repairing harm to the community and those directly impacted by the offender’s action, and reinforcing community norms and values.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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