PROTRUDED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

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The dog’s ribs poked out, her skin was irritated and red, and patches of fur were missing — a possible sign of mange.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
In between, Arsenal had plenty of attacking joy, particularly when the slick positional rotations of their right flank poked at the weak spot on the left of Chelsea’s defence.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of poked

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Some pumps turned the cap-toe trend into a bug with eyes and antenna, some of which jutted out from the toe in a 3D design.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Lock, who is in his eighth NFL season, calmly faked a handoff on fourth-and-1, jutted to his left and located Smith-Njigba, who did the rest with his legs.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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Hundreds of fans who had been waiting in line missed the chance to see The Library Show, after the rotunda swelled to its legal capacity in just 20 minutes.

— Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026
But calls for Israel to be kicked out have swelled over the conduct of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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