puts across

verb

present tense third-person singular of put across
as in puts over

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  1. conveys
  2. communicates
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  • Instead, Ortega’s Klara conveys the broad, plucky winsomeness of a YA heroine.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The novel conveys the moral decency of one man determined to do right.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • Barrington talked about his standout installation at this year’s Venice Biennale, Labor Day Parade ’91, and how it was born out of a desire to transcend the way art communicates.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Looking at differences using a balanced frame communicates positive intent, fosters deeper trust and builds engagement.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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