1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee
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Recent Examples of stick out
Others, like a relatively flat face, set beneath the cranium instead of sticking out in front of it, look more like us.
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ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
In a picturesque suburban neighborhood, the ashen structure sticks out like a sore thumb.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 June 2025
While many different teams have been mentioned as possible landing spots, there are some who are starting to stick out among the rest as the most likely destinations.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Those who stuck out the hard times have finally gotten the city back on its feet.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
In a picturesque suburban neighborhood, the ashen structure sticks out like a sore thumb.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 June 2025
While many different teams have been mentioned as possible landing spots, there are some who are starting to stick out among the rest as the most likely destinations.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Those who stuck out the hard times have finally gotten the city back on its feet.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques — these worldly shells stand as evidence of New York’s long history of diversity and change.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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At the end of the day, get a grip people, F1 stands to open globally to $115M+.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Cunningham came to the defense of her teammate Clark, retaliating with less than a minute left on the clock after, earlier in the game, the Fever's superstar player was poked in the eye and then knocked to the ground by two separate Sun players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Then, during a play midway through the third quarter, Clark got poked in the eye by Sheldon and responded by giving the Sun star another shove.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Tires stands out as a fairly unusual Netflix production, given its subject matter, format and scale.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Excelling on both sides of the ball Prospect Aroon Escobar has stood out at Low-A Clearwater this season, hitting .315/.410/.500 through 55 games.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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These terms remain in effect until February 1, 2026, at which point Capital One will update its policies regarding guests and additional users to handle issues of overcrowding.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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The day-to-day operations of Crystal Palace are handled by chairman Steve Parish, as well as Josh Harris and David Blitzer, who own the Devils and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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If the surface bulges outward at that point, then the flow moves inward.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The New York Mets are enduring a harsh stretch of the season and fans are getting frustrated.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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