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
The island is about 10 miles off the coast of Scotland and is basically a giant mound of granite sticking out of the ocean.
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Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Ice tends to be weak when things are sticking out of it.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Ice tends to be weak when things are sticking out of it.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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During wildlife surveys in 2022 and 2023 in eastern Thailand, a research team came across a small, nocturnal gecko with a triangular head and large, slightly protruding eyes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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New At just over 7 inches long, this gecko is compact, with a triangular head and large, slightly protruding brown eyes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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In another sequence, PM01 lies flat on its back, face up, before smoothly transitioning back to a standing position.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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One way to sift through all of the noise of flashy commercials and eye-catching social media posts is by seeking out the products that real people actually stand behind, like this L’Oreal Paris moisturizer that’s backed by nearly 40,000 five-star ratings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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As Luna in your financial quadrant pokes the Sun in your friendship zone, money boundaries and group expectations likely tug in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Galloway pokes a single to left field.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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City leaders in Miami Beach have laid out their plans for incoming Spring Break crowds in a matter of weeks, saying that chaos this year will not be tolerated.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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Each hue complements the others while still standing out on its own, giving the manicure a balanced, multidimensional effect.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Another element that Brockett hopes will stand out to viewers this year is a conscious effort invoke old-school Hollywood glamour as a theme that extends through the night, on the set and in the frocks and formal wear donned by guests.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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This idea is neatly illuminated in the seminal What Can One Do with a Paving Stone, 1971, comprising a series of black-and-white photographs mounted to canvas and showing the artist variously carrying, caressing, wrapping, and otherwise handling the titular stone.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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The kids froze mid-mouthful, eyes bulging in horror at the thought of having to witness such a thing in the company of their parents.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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 allure of backcountry skiing endures despite the risks.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, read books, all the way through, and discover hidden worlds, nuanced characters and complex arguments that will enlighten you, inspire joy and ignite empathy that will endure.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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