emphasize
verb (used with object)
emphasizing
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present participleof emphasize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, some academics are emphasizing the need for students to hone AI skills to improve efficiency, deepen expertise, and meet the demands of a modern workforce.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
It underscores the dangers of mob mentality and the manosphere, while also emphasizing that despite all of the progress LGBTQ+ people have made, they are still in serious peril.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
It’s also worth emphasizing that buying and holding has outperformed each of these three seasonal strategies on a risk-adjusted basis.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Back when The Yard opened in 2016, emphasizing unstructured play was a relatively fringe philosophy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
She lets the English words roll out slowly, emphasizing each phrase with a figure-eight head movement.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
