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
There were elders leaning on canes in the slushy snow, children so bundled up their arms nearly stuck out straight from their sides, teenagers bouncing on their heels as much from sheer energy as an attempt to keep warm.
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Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Open fracture: The broken bone sticks out through the skin.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Among the entire roster, Orlando Arcia stuck out like a sore thumb for his poor performance.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But the story that sticks out was from spring training in 1997.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Open fracture: The broken bone sticks out through the skin.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Among the entire roster, Orlando Arcia stuck out like a sore thumb for his poor performance.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
But the story that sticks out was from spring training in 1997.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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What stands out in photos taken in the arena is that the cameras really protrude, perhaps emphasized by the phone’s thin profile.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of the latest discoveries: Family spots wood sticking out of sand dune — and finds historic item in New Zealand In New Zealand, a family stumbled upon a piece of wood protruding from a sand dune, which turned out to be a historic artifact.—
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Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Long Island was once known for its extensive duck farming industry, but Crescent Duck Farm is the last commercial farm still standing.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among the supermajority of Republicans, zero women stood.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
22 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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Terrence Mann approached to set a screen, but Springer stayed attached to Porter Jr.’s body, shuffled his feet to cut off Porter Jr.’s drive and poked the ball away with his left hand.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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This snapdragon reaches about 20 inches in height with semi-double 1 to 1 ½ inch blooms produces all season long and able to tolerate light frosts.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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While climate legislation is no longer rare, Switzerland’s approach stands out for its granularity and ambition.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Alas, the music branch didn’t seem to care for the project’s progressive blend of pounding electronic soundscapes that stand out from the typical roster of orchestral scores and traditional instrumentation.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Relievers such as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Jason Foley also handled hitters well from both sides of the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Patel was a federal prosecutor who handled foreign terror cases with the Department of Justice and began his career as a public defense lawyer.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Over the last three games alone, the free-throw disparity has bulged to 42 attempts and 33 makes.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Extensive records of the restoration, filling two bulging binders, are included in the auction lot, along with all those concours trophies, the original driver’s manuals, and an original Miura tool kit.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
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 2 Feb. 2025.
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