gets across

present tense third-person singular of get across

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gets across For instance, send an email or Slack message out to the group or reiterate it at another meeting to ensure the point gets across. Jessica Chen, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Built off the foundation laid by Fisher’s 2023 short of the same name about some of the same subjects, the film gets across the diversity of these parents’ experiences, ranging from dads who didn’t get it at first to others who were quicker to understand and accept their children’s feelings. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 The field goal tweak ties into the new ban on punting once an offense gets across the 50-yard line (outside of the final two minutes). Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026 As Kansas lawmakers prepare to discuss a financial proposal between the state of Kansas and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Jackson County is hoping to rapidly emerge as a competitor that could woo the Chiefs to stay put – regardless of what offers the team gets across the state line. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets across
Verb
  • Erin goes over to talk to Jessel, who explains what is going on.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As Katia Schörle, one of the experts featured in the film, explains, wild animals embodied a world that was both magnificent and terrifying.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bard’s heatmap also illustrates his general reluctance, or inability in Nice’s system, to attack the area.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The gel texture lightly clarifies the scalp and volumizes the roots with the help of salicylic and glutamic acids.
    Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As Rankine clarifies in Triage, the pain of this moment is not exclusive to Black Americans.
    Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Unless Goedert misses significant time or Stowers demonstrates significant improvement, expectations should be modest for Stowers.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • As Chris, a veteran CIA assassin with terminal cancer whose memory also seems to be going, Malkovich demonstrates a sinister insouciance that at first looks like psycho gloating.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Election law, for example, spells out the circumstances under which ballots can be examined, even during a criminal prosecution.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Carlson also spells out a distinction the 90-10 case rather takes for granted.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For an unguided experience, his company’s Rental and Ride package simplifies the logistics of a point-to-point river trip by coordinating the drop-off and downriver pickup.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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