as in explains
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 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.
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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
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
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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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
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His story illustrates what can happen when individuals are connected to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to move forward.—
Beth Hines,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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The quick video illustrates how the various Captain's Crunch implements unfurl and swap components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The disclosure clarifies that a lucrative neocloud deal for SpaceX could end after just six months.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The remainder of the letter spells out multiple allegations, which Tufty contests.—
Eric Adler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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In most cases, the deceased names an executor in their will, a document that spells out what should happen to their assets after death.—
James Malm,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Allesin simplifies this with a no-drill approach, making setup straightforward and wall-friendly.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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