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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
Near the middle of the group stands a pint-size teenage Vicky, pale and bleach-blond, sticking out like a sore thumb.
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Everything impacts winning and that’s one of the really big things that sticks out to me.
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Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Of course, having six inches of Twizzler sticking out of your mouth might be deemed unprofessional, but at least your hands are free.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Everything impacts winning and that’s one of the really big things that sticks out to me.
—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The use of Kevlar came as part of Hatfield finding inspiration from the X-15 fighter jet, still to this day the fastest aircraft ever made, while the polarizing tongue protrusion was a nod to Jordan famously sticking out his own while playing.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Of course, having six inches of Twizzler sticking out of your mouth might be deemed unprofessional, but at least your hands are free.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
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The apartment's one window, protruding from the zinc roof, faces west, putting it in direct sun from midday to dusk.
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The collision killed Garcia, who was standing outside of his truck when he was struck.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
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Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings.
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Beyond that, a truce means whatever the negotiators will tolerate as long as none backs out of talks.
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Today’s challenge is building genuine relationships, creating strong global teams, and leveraging diversity rather than merely tolerating it.
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December 21 - January 19) Feeling tension between fitting in and standing out?
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Tobi Lawal Virginia Tech Lawal is a 6‑foot‑8, 215‑pound London native whose elite athleticism, rebounding, and rim protection stand out, though his offense is still raw.
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About 55% of injuries happen to people actively handling fireworks, and nearly a quarter of the injuries are to bystanders.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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Monday’s home run props will hopefully right the ship and bulge the profits, creating more wiggle room for another drought.
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Schoenaerts menacingly grins his way through the movie, with appealingly bulging eyes.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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