puts across

Definition of puts acrossnext
present tense third-person singular of put across

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Verb
  • Illustration conveys a careful close reading, an examination of how the elements of a work of fiction fit together to create meaning.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 27 May 2026
  • The Plumb Club’s messaging also conveys to retailers how more of their customers are making purchasing decisions based on the values represented by organizations like the RJC.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • For families navigating questions about programming, school configurations and how the district communicates with parents, that meeting will mark the start of a new chapter at GCISD.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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