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
There’s a specific reason in terms of the narrative storytelling, and the larger thematic idea Mike is trying to get across.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the race takes place on the city streets of Monaco, the Grand Prix parties start late, as getting across town is nearly impossible during the racing events.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Fans can get across the backstretch once again for about 40 minutes between the Whelen Modified Tour qualifying session and race.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Minnesota needed someone to stabilize the ship to get across the finish line first in enemy waters.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
Because the race takes place on the city streets of Monaco, the Grand Prix parties start late, as getting across town is nearly impossible during the racing events.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Fans can get across the backstretch once again for about 40 minutes between the Whelen Modified Tour qualifying session and race.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Minnesota needed someone to stabilize the ship to get across the finish line first in enemy waters.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get across
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Stevens explains that there are three things to consider when looking at sustainability in swim: materials and process innovation, communication and transparency, and giving back.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Each explained their reasons for bucking the president.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Her communications director later clarified on X that Gillibrand had misspoken.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025
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The new law might not clarify what teachers can display.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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When philosophy meets contract law The Microsoft-OpenAI dispute illustrates what happens when philosophical speculation is turned into legal obligations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Recursion's financial results presently illustrate the conventional hurdles encountered by clinical-stage biotechnology enterprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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During the event, the company demonstrated proprietary AI production systems including Cinematic AI, which is optimized for narrative content such as drama and film, and AI Script, which is designed to help discover original IP.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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However, Charlie demonstrates an unexpected capacity for lethal action, using his intelligence and computer skills to orchestrate elaborate and unconventional methods of eliminating his enemies.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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His left-handed power swing has been simplified and tightened.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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There is also a slight concern about Fishlock — the Seattle Reign midfielder has had intermittent spells out all through the first half of the 2025 NWSL season due to an ongoing, unspecified leg injury.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Congress passed a 2019 appropriations bill spelling out that authority.—
Mike Catalini,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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“Get across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/get%20across. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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