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
But sticking out from the brown landscape was something much lighter — a human skull.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The 38 year old rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue as he was led, handcuffed, away from the Dauphin County Magisterial District Courthouse to a waiting Pennsylvania State Police car.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Though small, a white light switch cover can stick out like a sore thumb on a dark or patterned wall.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are other deaths in the premiere episodes, but Tay’s sticks out as one of the most surprising.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The 38 year old rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue as he was led, handcuffed, away from the Dauphin County Magisterial District Courthouse to a waiting Pennsylvania State Police car.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Though small, a white light switch cover can stick out like a sore thumb on a dark or patterned wall.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are other deaths in the premiere episodes, but Tay’s sticks out as one of the most surprising.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The payoff on a college degree stands near its all-time high, the economists report in an April 16 post from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The group hasn't collected a new champion since 2014’s The Endless River, which stands as its last studio LP of original material.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting participants for a trial testing whether people with advanced lung disease, including COPD, can tolerate taking semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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While all the recipes were either tasty—or at least interesting—one recipe stood out amongst the others as the unanimous favorite: Cheese-Bacon Crispies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Although the linebackers are mainly new to the team, the secondary stands out as the most talented and experienced group.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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So, figuring out how to handle undoing was the first challenge.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The company heavily invested in AI to handle customer service inquiries, process transactions, and optimize its operations.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 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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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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