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
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bayfront And Barge By the water, a giant ornamental stone barge juts into Biscayne Bay, designed to resemble a Venetian boat and double as a breakwater.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
One video captured by beachgoers Annie Kremer and Connor Pelt and shared on TikTok shows the animals coming within feet of people standing in the sand, and the shark's fins poking out above the water as the massive stingray juts into view.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Along the back seam, a row of curved metal spikes juts outward, giving the boot a clawed finish that exaggerates its shape with predatory edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Once settled, campers can follow the Shoreline Trail from camp to make a loop around Turtle Back Hill, a promontory that juts out into a brackish, intertidal salt marshlands.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Formed by the top of a mountain range that juts out of Lake Superior fifty miles north of the Michigan mainland and less than twenty miles from the Canadian shore, the is land is fifty miles long and about five wide.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Turning a dial that juts off the lower spoke on the steering wheel switches you through a pure EV mode, then normal, Sport, and Sport+.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Running full speed and having an awareness to be where that wall juts directly back is something that nobody really has to deal with in this game.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Bayfront And Barge By the water, a giant ornamental stone barge juts into Biscayne Bay, designed to resemble a Venetian boat and double as a breakwater.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
One video captured by beachgoers Annie Kremer and Connor Pelt and shared on TikTok shows the animals coming within feet of people standing in the sand, and the shark's fins poking out above the water as the massive stingray juts into view.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Along the back seam, a row of curved metal spikes juts outward, giving the boot a clawed finish that exaggerates its shape with predatory edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
His home run on July 28 struck the wide mesh-like portion that juts out on the fair side of the pole.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Once settled, campers can follow the Shoreline Trail from camp to make a loop around Turtle Back Hill, a promontory that juts out into a brackish, intertidal salt marshlands.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Formed by the top of a mountain range that juts out of Lake Superior fifty miles north of the Michigan mainland and less than twenty miles from the Canadian shore, the is land is fifty miles long and about five wide.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Turning a dial that juts off the lower spoke on the steering wheel switches you through a pure EV mode, then normal, Sport, and Sport+.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juts
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The projections, sent to lawmakers on Tuesday, highlight the sweeping consequences of a lapse in federal funding that could begin as soon as midnight, when current appropriations are set to expire.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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That full live experience includes dreamlike visuals, including white lights, drapery, and keyhole and window-esque projections.—
John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to its location where the Southern and Indian oceans meet, Cape Town receives swells from both directions.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Moreover, the observations showed that when the antibiotic was effective, the bacteria shed more armor and developed surface bulges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The unconventional seating arrangement at the venue allows for fans sitting in the surrounding sections to swarm around the singer with ease.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The recent protests were triggered by the deaths of several pregnant women following routine C-sections in the coastal city of Agadir, spotlighting the crumbling healthcare system.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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As per the press release, these included small, circular protrusions or bumps, elliptical protrusions with a fingerprint-like pattern, and a third set of large, round marks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Juts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juts. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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