UNDERSCORED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

underscored

verb

past tense of underscore

as in emphasized

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 underscored Lekens underscored the importance of ensuring that Haiti’s next leader meets international standards of integrity. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Deadly weekend Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport underscored the risk of war enveloping still more of the Middle East. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 IonQ said in the release that the orders underscored the urgency of preparing for quantum computing threats. — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 The scale of the crackdown underscored the authorities’ determination to disrupt a fast-growing protest campaign that has mobilized thousands of young people, drawn opposition support and intensified scrutiny of Modi. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Nothing has underscored the Beetaloo’s potential this year more than the Iran war, which has kept Qatar’s LNG exports largely offline. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The mayor also referenced the deaths of nine people in Erie, Pennsylvania, saying the tragedy underscored the need to revisit existing laws. — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The Nation underscored these figures as evidence that a wall is unnecessary. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026 But the company now says its experience has underscored the limits of trying to close wage gaps one supplier at a time. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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Amy Guerrero, a Filipino American activist and teacher in Norwalk who previously taught in Bridgeport, emphasized the importance of solidarity across racial and cultural groups.

— Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Unlike past rallies, Edly-Allen said Indivisible Northeast Lake County emphasized the nonpartisan flavor of Saturday’s event.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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Strong consumer interest reinforced the brand’s investment in brick-and-mortar retail, said Antoine Mothay, cofounder of Polène.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Matt Schnaars, president of platform distribution and partnerships for NBCUniversal, reinforced Shapiro’s observations in a separate session.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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