as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project
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Recent Examples of get across
Pushback from Google, industry The law didn’t get across the finish line without friction.
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Wire Report, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
The message will get across even better when paired with a friend.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
While the players' plane went across the border to the United States with ease, the second place — the one Roberts was on — had some trouble getting across.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Kinzounzas had no plan other than to get across the river to safety in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
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Wire Report, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
The message will get across even better when paired with a friend.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
While the players' plane went across the border to the United States with ease, the second place — the one Roberts was on — had some trouble getting across.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Kinzounzas had no plan other than to get across the river to safety in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get across
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Since proper vesicle recycling is crucial for brain communication, this mechanism could explain why patients experience diverse symptoms – from movement problems to memory loss – depending on which brain regions are affected first.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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Speaking on The Allison Hagendorf Show, Perry, the lead singer, explained just how the stars aligned for 4 Non Blondes to take the stage together once again.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Republican leadership faces mounting pressure to address internal divisions, clarify the GOP's platform and offer policy alternatives for key issues like health care, the cost of living and economic insecurity.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Emailing or texting similar job postings can help to illustrate what an IT pro is looking for.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The money both clubs have spent brings a demand and an expectation for trophy successes, but, as Liverpool demonstrated last season, there is a strength to be drawn from stability.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rebalance your portfolio when needed and consider consolidating any other 401(k)s down the road into the same account to simplify management and help your savings grow efficiently.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Others have updated their policies to spell out what spiritual advisers are allowed to do.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her wardrobe functioned as parallel messaging to her husband's politics, subtly reinforcing sustainability, attention to craft, and a respect for small, independent designers without needing to be spelled out.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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