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
Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat.
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Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Finally, a bar that protrudes down from the bottom of the tool allows for depth measurements.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Finally, a bar that protrudes down from the bottom of the tool allows for depth measurements.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
When the mannequin’s arm came off in the scout’s hands – bones protruding – ol’ Elmer became a nationwide mystery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
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During that same April 5 episode, Weekend Update’s Colin Jost poked fun at the singer in a bit about the economy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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No deals have been reached with America’s largest trading partners, including Canada, Mexico and China, which is the single biggest contributor to the bulging U.S. trade deficit that Trump calls a rip-off for the American people.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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Movies don't get more manly than Predator, which is positively brimming with bulging muscles, oneupmanship, relentless s— talk, chainguns, and some of Schwarzenegger's silliest one-liners since Commando.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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With just roughly 20,000 year-rounders, the island’s population swells in the summer.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Curcumin is used as a supplement and may help with arthritis, swelling, inflammation, and more.—
Regina C. Windsor, MPH, RDN,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what to know: The city will close off a sliver of Ramey Avenue jutting off the eastern edge of Loop 820 until June 24, 2025.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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Residents across Jones Creek from Sparrows Point also worry that the excavation would remove some spits of land that jut into the creek and protect their boats and property from winds and waves.—
Timothy B. Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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