Synonyms of protruded

protruded

verb

past tense of protrude

as in poked

to extend outward beyond a usual point

we spotted the kitten's tail protruding from beneath the dresser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poked
• bulged
• jutted
• swelled
• projected
• billowed
• stood out
• overhung
• ballooned
• pouched
• bunched
• stuck out
• bellied
• pouted
• beetled
• pooched
• started
• lengthened
• stretched
• extended
• distended
• bagged
• inflated
• domed
• elongated
• dilated
• mushroomed
• expanded
• snowballed
• blew up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracted
• compressed
• condensed
• shrank
• constricted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protruded

In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist. — 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

Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere. — CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded. — Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026