getting across

Definition of getting acrossnext
present participle of get across

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of getting across For getting up the hill and getting across the flatter sections. Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026 The issue has been discussed within Congress for years and has received bipartisan support, but obstacles have repeatedly stopped the effort from getting across the finish line. Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025 While the players' plane went across the border to the United States with ease, the second place — the one Roberts was on — had some trouble getting across. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 For borrowers in their second or third year of college worried about getting across the finish line, Pierce recommends speaking with financial aid offices to access grants or cheaper loans to fill gaps. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 This is a woman who won a Golden Globe for playing Billie Holiday but her backstory for some reason was not getting across to the audience. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting across
Verb
  • And two people explaining why a movie going straight to streaming is actually a good thing.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
  • That’s why the timeout confusion, while worth explaining, shouldn’t become the main takeaway.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Yelverton’s PowerPoint presentation included all sorts of big numbers and bullet points illustrating what an incredible run of deals their investments in the stadium has been for the city.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.
    Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Through her precise storytelling, Hao offers a clarifying perspective amid the AI mania and lays bare the ravenous, profit-seeking egos driving it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There are bills for that, the Count Every Vote Act (CEVA), A4307 and S417, clarifying the definition of a margin of victory required for a recount.
    Phyllis Tashlik, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Doha, Qatar — In a message marking 30 days since the start of the Iran war, a senior Iranian official is spelling out what many ordinary people across the tense Gulf, and beyond, privately fear will be Washington’s next move.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The agency pitches itself as a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing and says by simplifying a complicated funding process developers can build cheaper.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Getting across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/getting%20across. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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