1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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as in handling
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 sticking out
There are spikes and things sticking out?
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Loki takes it all in his stride, looking relaxed as he's picked up and carried, his front legs sticking out in front of him.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
New Zealand, then known as the Gal Blacks, had been granted permission from Maori elders to perform the haka, the ceremonial war dance that features chanting, stamping and facial gestures such as pukana (bulging eyes) and whetero (sticking out the tongue).
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks — essentially sand dunes sticking out of the ocean a few feet above sea level — are especially vulnerable.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
His owners had found him with his tongue sticking out and unable to focus visually.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
The segment right before the day 32 Vanuatu reward challenge for a Pontiac G6 showcased just how emaciated the Syracuse student was with shots of bones sticking out of her back.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At one point during the attack, the suspect was carrying a black backpack with a water bottle sticking out of a side pocket, the video shows.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Loki takes it all in his stride, looking relaxed as he's picked up and carried, his front legs sticking out in front of him.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
New Zealand, then known as the Gal Blacks, had been granted permission from Maori elders to perform the haka, the ceremonial war dance that features chanting, stamping and facial gestures such as pukana (bulging eyes) and whetero (sticking out the tongue).
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks — essentially sand dunes sticking out of the ocean a few feet above sea level — are especially vulnerable.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
His owners had found him with his tongue sticking out and unable to focus visually.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
The segment right before the day 32 Vanuatu reward challenge for a Pontiac G6 showcased just how emaciated the Syracuse student was with shots of bones sticking out of her back.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At one point during the attack, the suspect was carrying a black backpack with a water bottle sticking out of a side pocket, the video shows.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking out
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Sharks are often imagined cruising just beneath the waves, dorsal fin protruding from the dark, ocean waters to alert people of their incoming doom.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, the villager spotted something unexpected—the nearly complete cranium of an unknown, ancient hominin protruding from a small chamber’s interior wall.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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Best Friend Forever is handling world sales.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anton is handling worldwide rights and co-repping North American rights with UTA Independent Film Group and Cinetic.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Gavras, working from a script he co-wrote with Pulitzer-finalist playwright Will Arbery, seems to be poking fun at the vacuous postures of the oligarch class, just as Ruben Östlund and many other filmmakers have in recent years.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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New Bayern Munich signing Luis Díaz strolled down the left flank before cutting inside and poking a cross along the six-yard line.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Stone Earle’s return to Abilene At no point in this voyage did Earle contemplate quitting, retiring or accept standing on the sidelines.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advocates for the bill say the move is a huge step in addressing the long-standing stigma—and lack of support—for the mental health of pilots.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now, as initial curiosity inspires the enthusiast to dig deeper into the territory, less corporate producers and wines are standing out as strong ambassadors for the region.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Against the cottage, a vintage table serves as both potting station and decorative moment, with terra-cotta pots standing out against the wall.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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In an era marked by a global epidemic of loneliness — so severe that, two years ago, our surgeon general issued a national advisory and countries such as France, Japan and the UK appointed Ministers of Loneliness — Israel’s enduring culture of mutual responsibility stood out.—
Rchin Bari,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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After being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars — plus enduring a lengthy trial — Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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But sales have since slowed, and the automaker stopped accepting orders from dealers and customers this July.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gaga started the night by accepting the award for artist of the year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sticking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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