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
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
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
At the 6,643-foot summit of Kuwohi is the iconic Kuwohi Observation Tower, which juts out over the landscape providing a bird’s eye view over the park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
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
Cape Cod juts out to the east just far enough to catch the western fringe of the massive snow shield.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 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
Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists, and a state-of-the-art port that juts into the Mediterranean.
—Julia Frankel, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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
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
At the 6,643-foot summit of Kuwohi is the iconic Kuwohi Observation Tower, which juts out over the landscape providing a bird’s eye view over the park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
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
Cape Cod juts out to the east just far enough to catch the western fringe of the massive snow shield.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 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
Modern cities with sleek high-rises, a pristine coastline that attracts tourists, and a state-of-the-art port that juts into the Mediterranean.
—Julia Frankel, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juts
Noun
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The projections will be updated daily.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Still, some of the hoopla was dialed down, though a series of projections on the wall that described ties to the First Amendment were underscored by the events of the evening.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Less than a day earlier, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen had been plucked from 3-foot swells by helicopters and transported them roughly one mile to the USS Murtha.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Only the swells from the clusters of UConn fans could be heard by the end of their 71-62 victory in the national semifinals.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The script lightly pokes fun at the lofty ambitions of theater-makers who aim to change lives through their art, while ultimately affirming the power of theater to lift people’s spirits.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 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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“Juts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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