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
The bear growled, huffed and clacked her teeth — making sure her message of getting away from her cubs got across.
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Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Eichel sent a seam pass through the heart of the Oilers’ penalty kill and Olofsson crushed it into the net before Pickard could get across.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 9 May 2025
McFadden was pleased to hear his message got across to Kik and Diamond.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
His task force is out on the streets, and there’s a curfew in effect at 8PM to make sure the message gets across.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Eichel sent a seam pass through the heart of the Oilers’ penalty kill and Olofsson crushed it into the net before Pickard could get across.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 9 May 2025
McFadden was pleased to hear his message got across to Kik and Diamond.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
His task force is out on the streets, and there’s a curfew in effect at 8PM to make sure the message gets across.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get across
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But in the late 19th century, Finkelstein explained, women who'd worked as nurses during the Civil War, even though not part of the Union or Confederate armies, lobbied for and won the right to be buried at Arlington.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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As a condition of invitation to the festival, breweries must have a brewer in attendance to answer questions and explain their beers.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But there’s a difference between using AI to clarify your message and asking it to invent your story.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Lawmakers in both chambers are advancing bills such as the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act, aimed at defining stablecoins and clarifying disclosure rules.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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However, as one family’s experience illustrates, the story of the Great Wealth Transfer is far more complex.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To illustrate the scale of this complexity, Lin explains that there can be seemingly endless ticket combinations for trips between Los Angeles and London.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Netflix’s dark comedy is full of drama, romance and the bonds of sisterhood Comments Sirens demonstrates that wanting more in life while staying true to oneself might be easier said than done.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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In November 2024, Russia demonstrated the capabilities of its own hypersonic missile with an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, going on television shortly afterwards to boast about the weapons capabilities.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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More recently, many e-bike makers are offering models with belt drive to reduce maintenance needs, weight, and simplify drive systems. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Travel Logistics: Turkey Offers Better Package Deals Patients traveling from Europe, the Middle East, or Asia benefit from Turkey’s geographic location and simplified visa processes.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The district the following year spent millions making the mural a permanent installation, replacing traditional asphalt with colored pavers to spell out its eponymous phrase.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Madrid lost a big figure when Toni Kroos retired in 2024, and if other veteran players such as Vazquez leave, then throw Bellingham’s extended spell out into the mix and the dressing room will be a quieter place.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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