as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
we spotted the kitten's tail protruding from beneath the dresser
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Recent Examples of protrude
And yes, the non-recessed device does indeed protrude out from the bottom of the shoe, so it's intended for use with road bike shoes and pedals only.
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Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
Photos throughout the years show Maxwell's dark thin eyebrows, slightly protruding ears and thin lips that have a distinct shape when at rest.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
New At just over 7 inches long, this gecko is compact, with a triangular head and large, slightly protruding brown eyes.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Ben Coxworth
march 03, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
Photos throughout the years show Maxwell's dark thin eyebrows, slightly protruding ears and thin lips that have a distinct shape when at rest.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
New At just over 7 inches long, this gecko is compact, with a triangular head and large, slightly protruding brown eyes.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
Verb
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Kellner pokes a ball into the soft spot in left-center, scoring two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Penn’s curdled facial expressions, sever buzzcut and bulging biceps morphed him into a cruel lethal weapon, but that performance — like Taylor’s — stayed stuck in the same groove throughout.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the morning of March 14, hospital staff noted his tongue had swollen and administered epinephrine.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers pared back the idea through the amendment process in February, citing concerns that the original language would swell state spending, box out private pest control companies and create an unfunded mandate to counties, which historically handle pests that threaten farms and infrastructure.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.—
Melissa Minton,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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There is marble and gold everywhere, balconies jutting out so patrons could see and be seen, neat rows of doors to exclusive box seats.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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