underscore
verb (used with object)
to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis.
underscoring
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present participleof underscore.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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The review's authors raised concerns about possible metabolic effects, underscoring that questions about appetite and glucose regulation are distinct from the original claim about DNA damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
That’s a staggering plunge from its $1.2 billion valuation a decade ago, underscoring the steep challenges facing brick-and-mortar retail even as AI investment drives a local renaissance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Jacobs’ attorneys released a statement underscoring that the NFL is reviewing his case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Americans are abandoning the belief that smarts and effort are the best ways to get ahead in life, according to new research, underscoring the pessimism many people have about their chances at financial success.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Neutron stars would not be detected until 1967 and hard evidence of black holes not found until the twenty-first century, underscoring Oppenheimer’s achievement and the tragedy of his curiously unfulfilled career.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
