gets across

Definition of gets acrossnext
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
  • That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, the episode illustrates ongoing tensions in Washington over the appropriate balance between accelerating development and mitigating risks.
    Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Bapple emphasizes that the company’s work with Kalera, a vertical farming operator, illustrates this philosophy in practice.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • That signal clarifies where to focus, whether that means leading a visible project or intentionally building leadership skills.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Karp clarifies that yellow peppers come in next at 180 mg, more than 150-200 percent of the RDA for adults.
    Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • By quantifying the workforce plan as a strategic percentage of revenue and profit, the CFO demonstrates how the strategy transforms the workforce from an overhead line item to a leveraged asset for sustained growth.
    Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • The American experience demonstrates what many other economies are still building toward.
    Jim Williamson, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Driving the Conversation Mina Kimes spells out success For my money, the smartest on-air talent in sports media is ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
    Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • The legislation also spells out enforcement steps the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Health and Human Services, Justice Department and state attorneys general can take against companies that violate the legislation.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.
    Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Good advice usually simplifies the next step.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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