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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  • 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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  • Above all, this communicates that Barça could be preparing for life after Raphinha.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The systems are typically activated by a switch, which communicates with rapid shutdown devices to reduce the voltage to the panels, said Ryan Mayfield, chief engineer and founder of Mayfield Renewables, which specializes in solar energy.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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