gets across

present tense third-person singular of get across

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gets across Human review remains important when using paraphrasing tools, not only to ensure the right message gets across, but also to make sure that information is still factually correct. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets across
Verb
  • That explains how, in a system in which all politicians purport to follow their conscience, nearly every consequential issue is decided by a straight party vote.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Retailers want to see that brands are generating sales, Nafousi explains, yet driving those conversions can require more spending on marketing and in-store visibility.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Kindred Black, founded in 2014 by Alice Kindred Wells and Jennifer Black Francis, illustrates the model.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And 2025 statewide data from Utah illustrates the problem with unusual clarity.
    — Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Synthesizing these models creates a matrix that clarifies how Enneagram types express stress through different combinations of drivers.
    — Gia Tskhovrebadze, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal clarifies that the city's contribution covers the actual costs of maintaining, operating, and managing the stadium.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Diana Lin, a researcher at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, said the study was impressive, and demonstrates novel and effective methods for detecting microplastics in the snow.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its development also demonstrates how advanced manufacturing techniques can simplify rocket engine production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Follow up with a pre-arrival note that spells out arrival logistics and the Wi-Fi password.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The settlement includes a consent decree that spells out a schedule of 30-plus theatrical releases per year as well as separate negotiations for the Paramount and Warner Bros.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Twelve South has announced a new version of its Airfly dongle that simplifies the pairing process when connecting wireless headphones to devices that don’t natively support Bluetooth.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The serum simplifies your skincare routine without skimping on benefits.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026

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

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