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
Her child had a needle sticking out of his foot, Flynn said.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
Her consciousness is recorded like an additional probe stuck out in the world to gather perceptual information, deepening their own.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa orchestrated a fine series in his lone drive in Sunday’s preseason game, rebounding from a three-interception practice Friday against the Bears that will still stick out more.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
That is the kind of feedback on the film that now sticks out to her.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
Her consciousness is recorded like an additional probe stuck out in the world to gather perceptual information, deepening their own.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa orchestrated a fine series in his lone drive in Sunday’s preseason game, rebounding from a three-interception practice Friday against the Bears that will still stick out more.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
That is the kind of feedback on the film that now sticks out to her.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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Tung’s front layers were slicked across the right side of her forehead and brushed behind her ear; her short ends protruded out underneath.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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In person the tremendous symmetry of her face was startling; her cheekbones protruded, and her eyes were far apart.—
Darcey Steinke,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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Success comes from committing to a clear goal, understanding leverage, and standing strong.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the text of the order itself does not specifically mention SpaceX, the company currently dominates the commercial space flight industry and would stand to reap significant benefits from Trump’s actions.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Gavin Newsom continues to mock Trump on 'Bela' The California governor's office has taken to mimicking Trump's social media style in posts trolling the president and generally poking fun at Republicans online.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Apart from at the very top of the tree, which presumably pokes through Florentino Perez’s office window at Real Madrid, there are no solutions, only trade-offs.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) believe the television industry tolerates misconduct that would be unacceptable in other sectors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, the ability to tolerate distress can be improved upon.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In fact, existing architectural features of older buildings often create a unique, historic aesthetic that is highly attractive and stands out from conventional commercial offerings.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Brian Cotter when sworn in years ago: New Pueblo County coroner brings change What agency is handling the Pueblo coroner case?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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My wife was impressed by how Tennesseans handled the temperatures seemingly without issue.—
Tobis Heimbach,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To prevent botulism, the CDC recommends refrigerating or freezing leftovers promptly after cooking, throwing away damaged or bulging cans, and following the USDA's guide to home-canning. 2.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The most successful and enduring companies have been clock builders.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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From glamorous sitcom star to enduring pop culture icon, Barbara Eden’s career has spanned more than six decades — filled with laughter, magic, and unforgettable moments.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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