as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tommy Edman and Max Muncy poked singles against him to draw Kerkering into the game, with one out needed to get into the 12th inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Esiason also poked fun at Sims after the broadcaster missed a workday during the early portion of the 2025 season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Pouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouched. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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