un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn 
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
ˌən-dər-ˈlīn
underlined; underlining; underlines
1
: to mark (something, such as a word) with a line underneath
2
: to put emphasis on : stress
3
: to show clearly or emphatically
un·der·line
ˈən-dər-ˌlīn
1
: the outline of a quadruped's underbody
also
: the ventral surface of a quadruped's body
2
: a horizontal line placed underneath something
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Verb
His name was underlined in the book.
The accident underlines our need for better safety procedures.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Rutte also underlined the importance of expanding Europe’s defense industry, with incentives to drive companies to set up more production lines and hire more workers to staff them, as Western support for Ukraine drains armament stocks.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Thompson’s cause was helped on the weekend by jumping eight places from No 41 to No 33 by reaching the Atlanta Open final, but the circumstances of the final underline the dilemma players like Thompson have.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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Verb
Among its many achievements, Toyota has secured over 200 race wins and 12 world championships, underlining its influential role in the sport.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Rutte also underlined the importance of expanding Europe’s defense industry, with incentives to drive companies to set up more production lines and hire more workers to staff them, as Western support for Ukraine drains armament stocks.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
Recent posts from Bluesky underline the platform’s moderation challenges and the difficulties of scaling.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Thompson’s cause was helped on the weekend by jumping eight places from No 41 to No 33 by reaching the Atlanta Open final, but the circumstances of the final underline the dilemma players like Thompson have.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underline. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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