as in explaining
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 getting across
For getting up the hill and getting across the flatter sections.
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Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The issue has been discussed within Congress for years and has received bipartisan support, but obstacles have repeatedly stopped the effort from getting across the finish line.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
While the players' plane went across the border to the United States with ease, the second place — the one Roberts was on — had some trouble getting across.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a woman who won a Golden Globe for playing Billie Holiday but her backstory for some reason was not getting across to the audience.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The issue has been discussed within Congress for years and has received bipartisan support, but obstacles have repeatedly stopped the effort from getting across the finish line.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025
While the players' plane went across the border to the United States with ease, the second place — the one Roberts was on — had some trouble getting across.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
This is a woman who won a Golden Globe for playing Billie Holiday but her backstory for some reason was not getting across to the audience.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting across
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Jacqueline Ferrara, a Garland Police Department forensic biology and DNA analyst, testified remotely, explaining how evidence in this case was collected and tested at a Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab in early 2023.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While inside the bank, Connie secretly begged for help by writing a note explaining the situation and giving it to the bank teller.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Research highlights that each additional year of schooling increases an individual’s earnings by roughly 10% annually, illustrating how education compounds economic opportunity over time rather than delivering a one-time benefit.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are bills for that, the Count Every Vote Act (CEVA), A4307 and S417, clarifying the definition of a margin of victory required for a recount.—
Phyllis Tashlik,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her career, Chinese artist Cao Fei has explored every aspect of our world, demonstrating great versatility and insight in her use of a broad range of technologies and languages.—
Miuccia Prada,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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At least six other Department of Aviation workers were investigated for spending hours idling on the job, demonstrating incompetence, stealing city property, and lying during the investigation.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Doha, Qatar — In a message marking 30 days since the start of the Iran war, a senior Iranian official is spelling out what many ordinary people across the tense Gulf, and beyond, privately fear will be Washington’s next move.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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This often meant using classical design principles like restraint, order and geometric harmony, and adapting them by either simplifying the elements or using locally available materials instead of the expensive marble and other stones favored by the ancients.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Devs can also cover users’ transaction fees thanks to gas sponsorship via Privy, simplifying onboarding and reducing friction for new users.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Getting across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20across. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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