Synonyms of underscores

underscores

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizes
• reinforces
• underlines
• deepens
• stresses
• enhances
• accentuates
• brings out
• italicizes
• strengthens
• amplifies
• heightens
• augments
• maximizes
• supplements
• enlarges
• magnifies
• enlivens
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• minimizes
• understates
• de-emphasizes
• diminishes
• tones (down)
• weakens
• lessens
• subdues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underscores

Trump’s messaging underscores how the war with Iran, which has gas prices topping $6 a gallon, has emerged as a potential liability for Republicans that the president is trying to address in subtle ways. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The Chiefs expect Rice to return, of course, but his hamstring strain underscores the fact that he's been prone to injury throughout his career. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

This gap underscores the importance of training the next generation in conservation and traditional craftmaking. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The move underscores Pandora’s growing ambitions in Asia, where the company sees significant room for further expansion. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

News of a fifth measles death in Pennsylvania underscores a longstanding issue about the disease. — STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

The handle will break away and fall to the ground and, unfortunately, both the vehicle and the charging handle will sustain some damage in the process, which underscores why this feature should only be used in an emergency. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

The remark underscores the central significance of Serra’s text—of language—to the content of Shift. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The celebration underscores the administration’s push to solidify the Latino vote ahead of the midterm elections. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026