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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 protruding
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Any loose or protruding parts could indicate foul play.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025
Corridors are broken up with color changes and elevated columns protruding from the wall.
—Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Police believe he had been stabbed, citing several wounds on his body and a metal object found protruding from his back.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The 1-year-old was cold to the touch, had bones protruding and was riddled with bruises, doctors noted.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
On February 2, 2009, according to the Albuquerque Police Department, Christine Ross and her dog Ruca stumbled upon a bone protruding from a dusty trail.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The protruding bracket behind the air guide appears to be a cable guide, and the box behind the cable guide is a three-drive cage.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The exhibit will be visible from the street, set up in a protruding bay window, and visitors will be able to walk through the railcar.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Any loose or protruding parts could indicate foul play.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2025
Corridors are broken up with color changes and elevated columns protruding from the wall.
—Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Police believe he had been stabbed, citing several wounds on his body and a metal object found protruding from his back.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The 1-year-old was cold to the touch, had bones protruding and was riddled with bruises, doctors noted.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
On February 2, 2009, according to the Albuquerque Police Department, Christine Ross and her dog Ruca stumbled upon a bone protruding from a dusty trail.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
The protruding bracket behind the air guide appears to be a cable guide, and the box behind the cable guide is a three-drive cage.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protruding
Adjective
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The research team developed a route-planning system for Astrobee, the ISS’s robotic assistant, that leverages sequential convex programming—a method that decomposes complex trajectory planning into smaller, tractable steps while guaranteeing safety and feasibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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The primary light gets pretty bright at 300 lumens, and its frog-eye convex lens spreads its beam across a wide beam up to 180 ft (55 m) ahead.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Whereas Vaslav’s unorthodox looks infatuated many people, hers (protuberant teeth and lips, stocky body, flat chest, powerful thighs) alienated many.—
Alastair Macaulay,
The New York Review of Books,
29 Dec. 2022
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And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2022
Verb
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According to John Hopkins Medicine, an aneurysm is a weakened or bulging artery wall, and coiling is a procedure used to block blood flow to the aneurysm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Vested Interest At Sacai a bulging puffer vest is the star of the show, adding volume to an otherwise-simple straight leg trouser.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Depending on sun, shade, and mood, meals can be taken in different locations—in the main lodge, on a private veranda, or between the bulbous trunks of baobabs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Dec. 2025
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In the spring, summer and fall, travelers flock to Utah’s Canyon Country for the rich red canyons, arches and bulbous rock formations found in the area’s two national parks, national monuments, state parks and recreation areas.—
Alex Temblador,
USA Today,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stay If your day trip runs long, book one of the waterfront tiny houses at River Rocks Resort set on a peninsula jutting out into the Coosa River.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nearly two years later, there’s still evidence at the crime scene that shook this small island country — ash on jutting rocks, melted scraps of plastic and fabric scattered in the verdant shrubbery where wild dogs stalk giant lizards.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Arthritis refers to swelling in the joints.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Protruding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protruding. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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