as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
we spotted the kitten's tail protruding from beneath the dresser
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Recent Examples of protrude
Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Later, the documentary shows a golf-ball sized lump protruding from the top of Nadal’s foot.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Once again, the rest of the silhouette is printed in black, as the brand marks are either inset or protruding from the pattern.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Later, the documentary shows a golf-ball sized lump protruding from the top of Nadal’s foot.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Once again, the rest of the silhouette is printed in black, as the brand marks are either inset or protruding from the pattern.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
Verb
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Cloudy and rainy conditions prevail throughout the morning, then in the afternoon the sun pokes through with calm winds.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Cover the jar with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the top.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The Babe’s advancing age and bulging midsection were the easy targets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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If emotions swell, step outside for a breath, then return with compassion for yourself and others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Alerts in effect for parts of SoCal beaches Southerly swells, or waves, are expected to continue impacting coastal waters through at least Monday, June 15, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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There are plenty of other sites—waterfalls, glaciers, and semi-hidden hot springs—but another must-visit is Kerling, an 82-foot volcanic rock formation jutting out between a handful of hillsides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The most famous of these is A Bigger Splash (1967), which shows a yellow diving board jutting out into a clear blue pool whose tranquility has been disrupted by someone who has just dove into the pool.—
Devorah Lauter for ARTNews,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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