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
  • Odds of getting shares were worse than one in five thousand, which explains pretty loudly why the stock popped so much on launch.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Here, The Athletic explains the latest situation in terms of both outgoings and incomings at St James’ Park.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This illustrates how far the Eagles have come at the position under Fangio.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The story of sardines feeding Japan’s war machine illustrates the convergence of technology, environment and imperialism.
    Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Treating broadband as a social determinant of health clarifies both the urgency and the opportunity.
    Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal, approved during a rare summer special session, would place before voters in November a constitutional amendment that clarifies how Maryland‘s congressional districts are drawn.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The attempt to recruit Vinicius Jr demonstrates the intention.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As Amziah demonstrates during this lesson, the queen is the center of the universe and without her, the colony would collapse.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value.
    Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Abraham says the episode is slightly better than before, but repeatedly spells out simple beats much to her frustration.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The best practice is to convene regularly in the same place, which simplifies logistics.
    Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Decluttering should precede organizing; the Core 4 Method (clear out, categorize, cut out, contain) simplifies the process.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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