underline
verb (used with object)
to mark with a line or lines underneath; underscore.
underlines
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present tense formof underline (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Well, Tommy can do her hair but, by design, can never replace Mickey, and that conflict between Valerie and Tommy underlines her loss and her denial of Mickey’s passing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Reported interest at this kind of valuation underlines how far premium sports franchises have moved from trophy assets to institutional-grade investments. Scarcity is the defining feature,” Talikoti said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
A strong start to pre-season, including a goal in the defeat by Real Sociedad, underlines the 19-year-old's potential.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The unusual intensity of some of the fires underlines the increasing risk the continent faces as climate change parches vegetation and makes the emergencies more extreme, scientists say.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
He underlines the first letter of some of the words.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
