as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jutting
Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
In the collection of photos Stewart posted, fans can get a look at the pink rock jutting out of the pool’s floor.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There’s a Purple 0 down the left side, and obviously the only domino that can go there is our last blank-sided domino, with 6 jutting over into Blue 21.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The steep drive down from Gharb reveals panoramic vistas dominated by the almighty Fungus Rock, a huge spit of land jutting out of Dwerja Bay, which is usually dotted with yachts and snorkelers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Like, why does everyone under Gladys' thrall run the same way, with wild eyes and their arms jutting out sharply to the side?
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Anglers, water birds and wildlife congregate around the historic structure, jutting off of Shippingport Island along the McAlpine locks and dam system.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
The net was pulled along the sandy bottom, running over rocks jutting out from the soft seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
In the collection of photos Stewart posted, fans can get a look at the pink rock jutting out of the pool’s floor.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There’s a Purple 0 down the left side, and obviously the only domino that can go there is our last blank-sided domino, with 6 jutting over into Blue 21.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The steep drive down from Gharb reveals panoramic vistas dominated by the almighty Fungus Rock, a huge spit of land jutting out of Dwerja Bay, which is usually dotted with yachts and snorkelers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
With a pair of catwalks jutting from the oval stage, the guys roam into the crowd, all while hitting their dance moves, and blending their upbeat pop anthems with the sappier ballads that made them into a heartthrob collective.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Like, why does everyone under Gladys' thrall run the same way, with wild eyes and their arms jutting out sharply to the side?
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jutting
Verb
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Deputy Thomas Zajac, first on the scene, found Heskett kneeling in the grass near the park’s Old Mill Trail, grasping a pocketknife protruding from his abdomen.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Keta’s long layers fell on the sides of her face, while the back was noticeably teased and twisted with spiky pieces protruding out.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wandering among the half naked nymphs and leering wolves and buff mermen poking their lovely wet heads out of glassy forest pools, their eyes dark with wanting to drag her down to oblivion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some are panicking about the potential event, others are poking fun at the prediction.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lopez sported an all-white ensemble of pants flared mid-calf and a bulbous jacket.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The stretchy upper was able to accommodate her swollen feet throughout the day without causing any major pain.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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My throat was scorched, my tongue was swollen — and the acid would not stop coming.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Following too much pasta or one too many sweet treats, my stomach gets quite sensitive—resulting in a feeling of tightness and a distended, rumbling tummy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Global markets were also rattled after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said that asset prices, including equities, were trading at inflated levels.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The inflated bill was criticized by a local fiscal watchdog organization.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For an actress whose style toggles between sharp red-carpet stiletto and off-duty flat, the puffy thong landed in between.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the flip side, this frother isn’t built for large, puffy cappuccino clouds.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Jutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jutting. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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