puts across

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts across
Verb
  • Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
  • More effective diplomacy, as demonstrated by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron at the same forum, conveys the same message about resisting bullying through measured language that preserves dignity and institutional respect.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes presence communicates more than explanation.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Neither communicates to Americans that their struggles are understood.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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