as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
houses in the town commonly have second stories that beetle over the ground floors, and the overhang is known as a "bump"
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Recent Examples of beetles
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
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What are Asian lady beetles Harmonia axyridis, also known as the Asian lady beetle, is a relatively new arrival to this country.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beetles
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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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Impressionistic lyrics would fit this stuff, but Le Bon pokes the spacious haze with direct evocations of love and heartbreak.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The track pokes fun at consumerism and a materialistic society constantly seeking the next best thing, a theme that remains relevant nearly 45 years later.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Nick Sogard — he of just 96 regular-season at-bats this year — hit a hustle double, testing Aaron Judge’s arm and winning.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Max Muncy and Tommy Edman also took live at-bats during Monday’s workout.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dallas stands out as the premier host with its massive stadium capacity and significant match allocation, offering fans excellent value and experience.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cover the pot and the bottom few inches of the rose canes with soil, then add a layer of mulch for insulation.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Multiple video cameras captured the dynamic choreo on giant screens behind the stage as McRae and her entourage danced with canes, strutted down a catwalk, seductively gyrated on moving platforms, and even pole-danced.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other times, the group used sledgehammers to smash cases of jewelry or other valuables in consignment stores.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead of shuffling through the deep cabinet shelves for small jars, attach rows of slim shelves with dowel rods to safely hold a few dozen spices.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.—
Loz Blain
September 23,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs later accused the department of violating the order by hitting journalists with batons and arresting them during an August protest.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Reuters reported that police used water cannons, batons, rubber bullets and tear gas against protesters.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Beetles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beetles. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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