underline
verb (used with object)
to mark with a line or lines underneath; underscore.
has underlined
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present perfectof underline (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The boom of NIL opportunity has underlined the obvious: Players have real value in a multibillion-dollar business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Since going public with his cancer journey, Coulier has underlined that early detection tests, including prostate exams and mammograms, can be life-saving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Following Friday's judgement, the government has underlined it wants to close asylum hotels in an "orderly way", while saying it is working to relieve pressure on the system.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
The over-reliance on Rashford has underlined the need for more firepower if Ten Hag is to lead the 20-time Premier League champions back to the summit of English soccer.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
I turn to the page, and someone has underlined these words: “Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
