1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee
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Recent Examples of stick out
Two new features stuck out to me: Voice Authentication and Personal Voice.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead, LeClaire pointed to a large chunk of concrete with a tangle of rebar sticking out of it, like a giant spider, wedged in the sand – a relic from last year’s explosion.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the chapter about new revenue streams stuck out as strange.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead, LeClaire pointed to a large chunk of concrete with a tangle of rebar sticking out of it, like a giant spider, wedged in the sand – a relic from last year’s explosion.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the chapter about new revenue streams stuck out as strange.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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Out of her spine emerges a creature with too many appendages, body parts in the wrong places, and Elisabeth’s face protruding from her back.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Identifiable by their protruding upper jaw and spiny bodies, the new species had a few key features that set them apart.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The eight-foot-tall likeness of the famous author will stand at the garden of Seamen’s Bethel.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Official data Thursday showed China’s annual inflation in 2024 stood at 0.2%, signaling that prices barely grew, while wholesale prices continued to fall, down 2.2%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Some of his fellow officers poked fun at him and his blue vest.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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In a signature segment, the Joke Wall, performers in mod regalia poked their heads out of holes in a set, like cuckoos emerging from a clock, and spouted one-liners.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Why The Breakthrough stands out in the true crime genre Lily Evita Wahlsteen as Klara in The BreakthroughCourtesy of Netflix Unlike many true crime productions that focus heavily on the perpetrators, The Breakthrough shifts the spotlight to the victims and the investigators.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
TIME,
10 Jan. 2025
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Organizations that stay agile—embracing DAM systems, prioritizing cybersecurity, exploring AI and committing to content authenticity—will stand out in a crowded landscape.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Hanlon says Flexjet and other business jet operators successfully deal with TFRs and other challenges on a daily basis, and the company's operations team is set up to handle them.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Gavin Newsom may have to campaign on his way to defeating the effort easily, instead of being 100 percent focused on rebuilding the Los Angeles area and continuing to handle the fifth largest economy on the planet.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Here are some ways to spot a card skimmer, according to Capital One: Look at the card reader: If there are any pieces of the machine that are bulging or raised, that could be a sign that a skimmer was installed.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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