as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
Cape Fear is one of the more colorfully named juts along the North Carolina coast
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jut
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the city of Anconcito juts out from the western coast of Ecuador into the strong waves.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
It's located in a tall, historic building, and the logo, complete with a mustachioed man, is featured on a sign that juts out from the building's side.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The little round hat bag is stacked on top, where her head would be, two sizable rectangular suitcases are positioned in front of her torso and legs, while a slender fourth container juts out from her hip.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the city of Anconcito juts out from the western coast of Ecuador into the strong waves.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Enoch confronts the celestial hosts, all wearing capes of swastika red under an oppressive horizon of jutting lightning and glaring orange mountains.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
It's located in a tall, historic building, and the logo, complete with a mustachioed man, is featured on a sign that juts out from the building's side.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
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After running off a 7-1 start in SEC play and sitting comfortably in most NCAA Tournament field projections, A&M will likely move to double-digit seed/bubble territory.—
American Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The district said about 120 positions are already listed as vacant, and other positions would be eliminated as a result of the normal budgeting process following enrollment projections.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This anatomy features a lower jaw with teeth that protrude out between the upper set—a trait previously only seen in flying pterosaurs, marine ichthyosaurs, and semiaquatic crocodilian predators.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Small craft should exercise caution near inlets due to incoming long-period swells.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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News of Guthrie’s abduction 18 days ago has triggered a swell of public interest that’s grown as the case goes unsolved.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Social media users have also been poking fun at how popular the jackets are among the Asian diaspora.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Start by checking the soil’s moisture by poking a finger 2 inches into the top of the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Right now, all of the rooms and suites currently open are set within the north side of property, the larger section that also houses the main pool, lobby, restaurant, and gym.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Joey Abrams curated the deals section of today’s newsletter.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He’d been diagnosed with a serious type of hernia that was causing his stomach to bulge into his chest through his diaphragm, according to court records.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other extant primates typically have receding lower jaws, without a distinct protrusion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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