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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The willingness of musical A-listers to work on GTA underlines the commercial and promotional power of one of the best-selling video game franchises in history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
That underlines a danger in seeking outreach to Moscow, said Slawomir Debski, a former adviser to the Polish government and a visiting professor of strategy and international relations at the College of Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
His meetings can last anywhere between 90 minutes and two hours, which naturally tests players' focus levels, but underlines the amount of detail they need to take on board.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Under titles including work, community, motherhood, sports and civic life, the diverse array of artists effectively underlines the essential nature of these experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Geography, Mr. Black stands at the board, where he writes june 4 and underlines it.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
