puts across

present tense third-person singular of put across

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts across
Verb
  • Wide-leg denim has the kind of nonchalance that conveys relaxed elegance.
    Selene Oliva, Glamour, 12 June 2026
  • This phrase conveys that recognizing their struggles and reaching out for assistance shows strength.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • So Wei communicates his sentiments with bruised bodies and broken bones.
    Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
  • Lake County Board of Commissioners President Michael Repay, D-3rd, said when the sheriff communicates the need for repairs, the commissioners facilitate the work needed, even using a construction company the sheriff’s office requested.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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