PUTS ACROSS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

puts across

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present tense third-person singular of put across

as in puts over

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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
When a manager conveys this, employees hear that new ideas are unwelcome and innovation is discouraged.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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