as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project
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Recent Examples of get across
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released text for its portion of the Trump legislative agenda policy bill that Republicans are trying to get across the finish line, becoming the first Senate panel to do so.
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Of course, his message doesn't get across to everybody, and plenty see Klaatu as an interstellar busybody.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
This creates a moat that grass roots will struggle to get across.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Meléndez knows how to enliven a scene with chaos or bring down the excitement when a message needs to get across.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Of course, his message doesn't get across to everybody, and plenty see Klaatu as an interstellar busybody.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025
This creates a moat that grass roots will struggle to get across.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Meléndez knows how to enliven a scene with chaos or bring down the excitement when a message needs to get across.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get across
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Upright vacuum cleaners typically have bigger motors, which generate more powerful suction, Ho explains.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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This illustrates the importance of using your logo as your marketing tool, not just as an identifier.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harper’s frustrations, though, seemingly illustrated the divide between the MLB Players Association and Manfred, a deeply experienced labor lawyer who’s now in his third term as commissioner.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.—
Health Reporter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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When generative AI simplifies processes, the leader’s role evolves from dictating directions to empowering creativity and strategic problem-solving.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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The letter spells out five recommendations to improve America’s weather forecasting infrastructure, such as collecting far more observations and modernizing alert systems.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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The agreement spells out the rules of engagement during the two-year-long period between council approval and the close of escrow, and lays the foundation for the parties to enter into the actual ground lease once escrow closes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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