puts across

present tense third-person singular of put across

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts across
Verb
  • Conrique’s dusky voice effortlessly conveys the emotional distress, before turning the song into one of bravery, as the protagonist leaves the unfaithful lover and then reminds the ex of all the ways those ongoing habits will lead to heartbreak in future relationships.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
  • That's how the music conveys that, expands it.
    Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • These media events are how the program communicates with fans and boosters.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
  • With that setting on, the browser communicates to sites that the visitor wants the site to respect the user’s preference.
    Wire Report, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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