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

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

Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks. — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026