puts across

Definition of puts acrossnext
present tense third-person singular of put across
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Verb
  • Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This story conveys that Hoja can be willing to exact social retribution at a great price.
    Perin Gürel, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kevin Warsh proposed some changes, including to how the bank communicates with the public.
    Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Ryan notes that the intention is to create a clear view of how consistently a brand communicates across its ecosystem and where adjustments may be required.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Puts across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20across. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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