as in explains
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 gets across
Built off the foundation laid by Fisher’s 2023 short of the same name about some of the same subjects, the film gets across the diversity of these parents’ experiences, ranging from dads who didn’t get it at first to others who were quicker to understand and accept their children’s feelings.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The field goal tweak ties into the new ban on punting once an offense gets across the 50-yard line (outside of the final two minutes).
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
As Kansas lawmakers prepare to discuss a financial proposal between the state of Kansas and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Jackson County is hoping to rapidly emerge as a competitor that could woo the Chiefs to stay put – regardless of what offers the team gets across the state line.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The field goal tweak ties into the new ban on punting once an offense gets across the 50-yard line (outside of the final two minutes).
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
As Kansas lawmakers prepare to discuss a financial proposal between the state of Kansas and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Jackson County is hoping to rapidly emerge as a competitor that could woo the Chiefs to stay put – regardless of what offers the team gets across the state line.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets across
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Epigenetics explains how your behaviors and environment can affect how your genes act.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The legislation also spells out enforcement steps the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Health and Human Services, Justice Department and state attorneys general can take against companies that violate the legislation.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Mbappe has scored 41 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions this season, either side of a series of short-term spells out with a left knee injury.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Once residency requirements are met, expats can join the public system and receive a French health insurance card, known as the Carte Vitale, which simplifies payments and reimbursements.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The fare includes travel by luxury mini‑coach, a driver‑guide and some attractions, and Rabbie’s can also book your hotels, which simplifies things even further.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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