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
For instance, send an email or Slack message out to the group or reiterate it at another meeting to ensure the point gets across.
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Jessica Chen,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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).
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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.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
19 Dec. 2025
Jessica Chen,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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).
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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.
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Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets across
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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The deal also spells out that any footage generated by AI will be under a director’s control.
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The agreement spells out sanctions relief for Iran and calls for the creation of a $300 billion economic development fund.
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That approach simplifies the balance of plant, reduces supporting equipment and lowers the overall installation footprint.
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The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
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“Gets across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20across. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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