as in projections
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of juts
Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
This walkable pier juts into Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled views of the city.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Too flat and your head drops back; too thick and your chin juts forward.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Across the street, a clothing post decorated with shoes, shirts and other items juts up from the desert floor.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Some 30 minutes into the 40-minute speedboat trip from Phuket’s Ao Po Marina, the resort’s main hill juts out from the sea.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Features like the quick battery swap, 90-minute fast charging, and a mobile app to tweak juts about everything on the bike are all important touches that’ll help make this feel like a proper enduro.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In Ahmedabad, the tail section of an Air India flight juts from a building like a paper airplane that sailed in and stuck.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The 3,829-square-foot house, with three bedrooms and five bathrooms, sits on a quarter-acre-plus lot that juts directly into coastal waters, claiming the famed Arch Rock as a backyard centerpiece.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Roughly the size of New Hampshire, Sardinia juts out of the Mediterranean Sea about 200 kilometers west of Italy’s mainland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
One of my best public-land spots is a hardwood peninsula that juts out into a big cattail marsh.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, an early experience with gun violence is also part of what drew Colón to her signature shape—which juts firmly and decisively into the air—as well as to materials only possible by way of the Military Industrial Complex.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The puffins are most commonly found around Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack that juts dramatically out of the ocean and ranks among Oregon’s most iconic sights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota smoothed out some of the launch bZ4X’s quirks, which was the right call, but there are attractive details here that command attention, like the rear light bar that juts out and stands apart from the tailgate.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
The southern port city of Tyre juts into the Mediterranean on land that was once an island.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
This walkable pier juts into Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled views of the city.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Too flat and your head drops back; too thick and your chin juts forward.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Across the street, a clothing post decorated with shoes, shirts and other items juts up from the desert floor.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Some 30 minutes into the 40-minute speedboat trip from Phuket’s Ao Po Marina, the resort’s main hill juts out from the sea.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Features like the quick battery swap, 90-minute fast charging, and a mobile app to tweak juts about everything on the bike are all important touches that’ll help make this feel like a proper enduro.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In Ahmedabad, the tail section of an Air India flight juts from a building like a paper airplane that sailed in and stuck.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The 3,829-square-foot house, with three bedrooms and five bathrooms, sits on a quarter-acre-plus lot that juts directly into coastal waters, claiming the famed Arch Rock as a backyard centerpiece.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Roughly the size of New Hampshire, Sardinia juts out of the Mediterranean Sea about 200 kilometers west of Italy’s mainland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
One of my best public-land spots is a hardwood peninsula that juts out into a big cattail marsh.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, an early experience with gun violence is also part of what drew Colón to her signature shape—which juts firmly and decisively into the air—as well as to materials only possible by way of the Military Industrial Complex.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The puffins are most commonly found around Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack that juts dramatically out of the ocean and ranks among Oregon’s most iconic sights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota smoothed out some of the launch bZ4X’s quirks, which was the right call, but there are attractive details here that command attention, like the rear light bar that juts out and stands apart from the tailgate.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juts
Noun
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That meeting will also include the release of the next summary of economic projections.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Brown and yellow bullheads have the rear edge of their pectoral fin spine serrated with sharp tooth-like projections.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The south shore of Kauai—like most Hawaiian islands—sees bigger swells during the summer months, while the north shore has bigger waves in the winter.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The gentle waves at South Beach attract families, while East Beach has bigger swells.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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It’s made from a four-way stretch fabric that shapes, smoothes, and minimizes bumps or bulges that may show through your T-shirt.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2026
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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Make sure your grill is a few feet from your home and far away from awning overhangs, plants, etc.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Raymond James upgrades Invitation Homes and AMH to outperform from market perform The firm says several industry overhangs are poised to be removed due to a housing affordability bill advancing through Congress.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Clarke Central football coach and former Georgia baseball coach David Perno was diagnosed with lung and blood cancer in January and had surgery to remove two sections of his right lung in March, the coach confirmed to the AJC on Thursday.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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But perhaps the most salient sections are those that deal with music’s positive effects on all human brains, not just those that are injured or impaired.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 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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