as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
as he grew older, the skin on his neck pouched
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Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The one-piece suit is designed with a twist-front V-neckline that enhances the bust with a structured lift — but without the discomfort of a poking underwire.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mountains poking above the ridge at the far end of the lake are crowned by the three peaks of Mount Triglav — Slovenia’s highest peak and national symbol.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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But a fair number of Mudryk’s attempts end up bulging the roof of the net with power and precision, and very few are saved.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouching. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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