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
The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
These blooms are known for the long stamens that protrude from the blooming flowers.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
These blooms are known for the long stamens that protrude from the blooming flowers.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Next to her is a bulging Balenciaga mini bag, and a pair of oversized sunglasses on her head are perched atop a mop of jet black curls.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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That expansion can lead to bulging eyes, double vision and related challenges.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Lucas Mukasa / Anadolu via Getty Images Angry protests swelled Monday, including in the central town of Nanyuki, which is set to host the quarantine center.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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The silhouette included a low vamp and the sole of the shoe subtly jutted out in front of the toe, adding to the chunkiness of the style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Two miles upstream Old Cap pointed to a high point of lava jutting out almost over the water.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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