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to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jutting
ABC News, 9 June 2026
The Locke works are placed directly above and below a small Albers; inches away from each are examples of minerals, in their own display cases, which, jutting out from the wall, distract lamentably from the canvases.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Devils Tower | Uncover thousands of years of ancient Native American cultural history at Devils Tower national monument, an astounding geological feature jutting out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Two miles upstream Old Cap pointed to a high point of lava jutting out almost over the water.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Better yet, there’s no screen jutting up from the dash, and there’s even room for vents above the stereo (which features a tape deck).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
Goblin Valley State Park Wander and camp among hoodoos, columns of rock jutting out of the ground, at Goblin Valley State Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The Gothic terra cotta storefront section jutting out toward Sheridan Road that houses the Holiday Club came later, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, investor John Devaney first encountered the property in 2003 during a helicopter lesson, spotting its massive private helipad jutting into the bay below.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even the basilica's sandcastle-like towers resemble the spirelike rock formations that every Catalan can identify as jutting from Montserrat.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The Locke works are placed directly above and below a small Albers; inches away from each are examples of minerals, in their own display cases, which, jutting out from the wall, distract lamentably from the canvases.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Devils Tower | Uncover thousands of years of ancient Native American cultural history at Devils Tower national monument, an astounding geological feature jutting out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Two miles upstream Old Cap pointed to a high point of lava jutting out almost over the water.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Better yet, there’s no screen jutting up from the dash, and there’s even room for vents above the stereo (which features a tape deck).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026
Goblin Valley State Park Wander and camp among hoodoos, columns of rock jutting out of the ground, at Goblin Valley State Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The Gothic terra cotta storefront section jutting out toward Sheridan Road that houses the Holiday Club came later, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the Wall Street Journal, investor John Devaney first encountered the property in 2003 during a helicopter lesson, spotting its massive private helipad jutting into the bay below.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jutting
Adjective
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While the design was certainly understated, there was a touch of whimsy in the bulbous light fixtures and swirly, contemporary art pieces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not develop symptoms, but those who do may experience a mild form of the illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash, according to the IDOH.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Unlike their other two children, who'd previously had the same surgery, Asher became unusually swollen after the procedure and experienced more bleeding than expected.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Pulisic, the American star who is under intense pressure to perform in this tournament, set up the goal, pushing the ball between a pair of defenders before poking it on for McKennie in the center of the box.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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As the miles dragged on, a chase vehicle crept by periodically with cameras poking out the window to capture scenes that could later be shared on social media, where Emanuel now has an almost daily presence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Everyone wears white, and an enlarged portrait of Paul sits on an easel overlooking the quad.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.—
Mary Foskett,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.—
Emma Flint,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And that includes working together as a team without an inflated sense of pride.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The absolute ideal scenario for FIFA in this plan—that all the tickets sell at the inflated price—is basically impossible.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jutting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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