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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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
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The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The decision to remove the starter came down to Bieber’s struggle to miss bats and increasing pitch count in his final frame, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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With the Blue Jays using a bullpen game Thursday night, the Yankees are looking to keep their bats going strong against a tired group of relievers.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Omega Auto Care stands out among vehicle service contract companies because its plans include routine maintenance, which most brands exclude or charge extra for.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Both Ronaldo and Messi have benefited from the swelling wage inflation in elite soccer, but Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr deal stands out for its size, structure and off-field benefits.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This makes room for the growth of new canes, which are more productive.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 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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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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According to investigators, the occupants were seeking to enter the country to find work and had set sail from Weihai, Shandong Province, disguising themselves as anglers with fishing rods.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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This linen-blend pinch pleated option is light-filtering—in other words, not as dense as room-darkening curtains or blackout designs—and available in 38 colors, with curtain rings and rods sold separately.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Several streets around the site were closed, patrolled by Illinois State Police officers wearing riot helmets and holding batons on patrol.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 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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“Beetles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beetles. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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