PUTTING ACROSS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

putting across

verb

present participle of put across

as in putting over

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After losing nearly a stroke and a half to the field on the greens in Round 1, Åberg has gained nearly three strokes putting over the last two days.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Drone strikes and shelling have targeted civilian infrastructure including schools, markets, fuel and water stations, putting over 500,000 people at risk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of putting over

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Authorities later charged Milne with one count of making threats or conveying false information concerning an act of terrorism.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
In her remarks, the WNBA commissioner sounded alternately satisfied and sensitive, conveying her pride for the undeniable growth of the league over her term while also occasionally striking a defensive tone.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of conveying

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At the supervisors’ meeting, Lorraine Pedrotti, who owns property south of Centerville Beach, said the county has done a poor job communicating with nearby landowners.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Stop-motion is very much about physical puppets and physical sets, about communicating emotional beats with puppets.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of communicating

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Within minutes, fans ranging from Tina Fey to Cameron Diaz to everyday people who love tuners were chiming in on Twitter with posts noting the joy of singing along with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein standard.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
The incident has gotten people talking, with even the Florida attorney general chiming in.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of chiming in

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Survivors can face public skepticism and harassment in speaking up; oftentimes they are blamed for the violence that harmed them.

— Michele Decker, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
That meant speaking up, following the action and keeping his energy from slipping when somebody else had the ball.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of speaking up

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