Why AI says “underscore”
Say show, highlight, make clear instead — or cut it.
In short
News-style summarising verb. Models use it to sound analytical: “This underscores the importance of…”.
AI version
These results underscore the importance of early intervention.
Human version
These results show that acting early matters.
Swaps that sound like a person
- show
- highlight
- make clear
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