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
Shloime was never without his hat, a black fedora with a narrow brim and small red feather sticking out of the hatband.
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Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
The woolly devil was spotted by a volunteer for Big Bend National Park in Texas, when on a spring hike, Deb Manly stumbled across a small hairy-looking flower with two maroon florets sticking out like devil’s horns.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
As for a Fenty Hair launch that stuck out most to us in 2025?
—Akili King, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Some missteps really stick out.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
The woolly devil was spotted by a volunteer for Big Bend National Park in Texas, when on a spring hike, Deb Manly stumbled across a small hairy-looking flower with two maroon florets sticking out like devil’s horns.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
As for a Fenty Hair launch that stuck out most to us in 2025?
—Akili King, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Some missteps really stick out.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stick out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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City officials in Reedley first raised concerns in December 2022 after a code enforcement officer noticed a green garden hose protruding from the warehouse.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The gun — a Colt 1908 manufactured in 1921 — was found at the Thornton Distilling Company, housed in the oldest standing brewery in Illinois.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Warsh’s theory of the case is built in part on his long-standing criticism of the Fed’s massive balance sheet.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Jacksonville incident poked at the tension.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Stars pulled even when Nils Lundkvist poked a rebound past Hellebuyck on a shot from Duchene with five minutes left in the second period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Plastic wrap that's safe to use in the microwave is formulated to tolerate heat without melting or breaking down, while those that aren't may melt, warp, or leach chemicals into your dishes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel does not seem like an individual who tolerates stickiness.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet amid the pressure, Maye’s poise and work ethic stand out as the foundation of this improbable journey.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Stavatti’s appearance as a potential third option, therefore, stands out in a field where credibility and production history matter deeply.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which customarily handles shootings involving officers in the Peach State, is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The workshop was a leather Pouch, bulging with what a child can win.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, Connecticut was enduring glacial temperatures in the teens.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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