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get through to

VERB
get across
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring home convey impart pass on
WEAK
make clear make understood put over transmit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
keep
WEAK
miscommunicate
VERB
register
Synonyms
STRONG
impress tell
WEAK
come home to dawn on have an effect on sink in
Antonyms
WEAK
eradicate erase
VERB
touch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect disturb excite grab impress influence inspire mark move stir strike stroke upset
STRONG
arouse carry melt quicken soften stimulate sway
WEAK
feel out get to make an impression strike a chord tug at the heart

Example Sentences

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Fliers scrambled to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

A traveler’s loyalty status with a particular airline can affect how quickly they get through to customer service during disruptions.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

"I think everyone had the same mindset of, all right, the main thing is just to get through to Super Eights," said Bethell.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“It felt very satisfying that I found a way to get through to her.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“You’re the one who might be able to get through to Nyame. Between you and him, Nansi doesn’t stand a chance.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer