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
These large dark brown colored animals, characterized by a protruding shoulder hump, are social animals that often form herds, which appear to be directed by older females.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 June 2025
That power runs through a six-speed sequential gearbox, controlled via a large handle protruding between us, just beside the equally tall handbrake.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Then on September 15, 2024, as Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, a Secret Service agent, authorities said, saw Routh's rifle protruding through the golf course fence and opened fire.
—Peter Aitken
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The place is bordering on derelict, with overgrown weeds protruding through the floorboards and largely abandoned.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 June 2025
That power runs through a six-speed sequential gearbox, controlled via a large handle protruding between us, just beside the equally tall handbrake.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
Then on September 15, 2024, as Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, a Secret Service agent, authorities said, saw Routh's rifle protruding through the golf course fence and opened fire.
—Peter Aitken
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The place is bordering on derelict, with overgrown weeds protruding through the floorboards and largely abandoned.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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Apart from at the very top of the tree, which presumably pokes through Florentino Perez’s office window at Real Madrid, there are no solutions, only trade-offs.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gavin Newsom continues to mock Trump on 'Bela' The California governor's office has taken to mimicking Trump's social media style in posts trolling the president and generally poking fun at Republicans online.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To prevent botulism, the CDC recommends refrigerating or freezing leftovers promptly after cooking, throwing away damaged or bulging cans, and following the USDA's guide to home-canning. 2.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms can include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, pain, and swelling under the skin.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Caffeine is a standout here, helping to visibly reduce swelling, while hyaluronic acid deeply moisturizes and plumps dry skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her bones were jutting out, and her eyes were sunken.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The private peninsula juts out into Flathead Lake, the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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