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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Asia Bieuville, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Volatility like this underlines why using betting markets to gauge the status of the presidential race is tricky.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 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
This combination of warm, intense hues underlines the fact that red is always at the forefront of dominant colors, infusing the look with a bold, modern energy.
—Asia Bieuville, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Volatility like this underlines why using betting markets to gauge the status of the presidential race is tricky.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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