Synonyms for underscore
ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊrun·der·score

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1. underscore, underlineverb

   a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

   Synonyms:
   underline

2. underscore, underline, emphasize, emphasiseverb

   give extra weight to (a communication)

   "Her gesture emphasized her words"

   Synonyms:
   punctuate, stress, accent, emphasise, accentuate, underline, emphasize

3. underline, underscoreverb

   draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

   Synonyms:
   emphasise, underline, emphasize

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1. underscoreverb

   Synonyms:
   underline, draw a line under

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1. List of paraphrases for "underscore":

   emphasize, underline, stress, highlight, emphasise

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How to use underscore in a sentence?

1. Philip Hammond:

   What it does is underscore the hit to confidence that the uncertainty following the referendum decision has created.

2. Washington Post:

   It was a win for Nancy Pelosi, but it does underscore this restiveness within the Democratic caucus, we have about three dozen Democratic candidates who have distanced themselves from Nancy Pelosi, either saying outright they will not vote for Nancy Pelosi or generally saying they want new leadership.

3. Grok Ventures:

   We believe this information will strongly underscore the commercial viability of the AAPL and show the progression toward Sun Cable as a development platform for major renewables projects.

4. State John Kerry:

   Let me underscore the alternative to the deal we have reached is not -- as I've seen some ads on TV suggesting disingenuously -- it isn't a 'better deal', some sort of unicorn arrangement involving Iran's complete capitulation, that is a fantasy plain and simple, that our own intelligence community will tell you that.

5. Philip Emma:

   That's the ironic part. You would think that if Sears Holdings still had a core demographic, Sears Holdings would be Mr. and Middle America. But Sears Holdings's not the plan going forward, sears Holdings may underscore the fact that Sears' plans are less about retail and more about the real estate.