1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in stands
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 sticks out
The Bills-Panthers game sticks out as a notable one, while the Eagles look to get revenge on the Giants after the recent loss on Thursday Night Football in Week 6.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of great films where the music is front and center and sticks out — and that’s amazing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
One in particular sticks out to Welch now.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
However, one show in particular sticks out to me.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, what sticks out most is the show’s treatment of youth.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
One memory in particular sticks out.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Ask many in the old Minnesota building about Burckhardt, and the demeanor sticks out instantly.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
But the way that Gauff and Osaka opted to wear this color is what sticks out to me.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of great films where the music is front and center and sticks out — and that’s amazing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
One in particular sticks out to Welch now.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
However, one show in particular sticks out to me.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, what sticks out most is the show’s treatment of youth.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
One memory in particular sticks out.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Ask many in the old Minnesota building about Burckhardt, and the demeanor sticks out instantly.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
But the way that Gauff and Osaka opted to wear this color is what sticks out to me.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Stack’s Lilly particularly stands out as a young girl still terrorized by the traumatic loss of her father, but desperate to save her friends from experiencing similar kinds of anguish.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Although his average size (6-0 1/4, 232) stands out, Fisher’s speed and instincts stand out even more.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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TrustNordisk handles international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later in the episode, Kelce's cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, pokes fun at Lively's athleticism in a storyline that sees Bridget attend a soccer camp.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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