1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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as in handling
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 sticking out
Instead of having heavy electronic goggles sticking out from the wearer's face and pulling on the neck like a lever, the optics are integrated into the ballistic helmet along with acoustic and radio frequency sensors.
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New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
And then, sticking out like a sore thumb amidst all these names, is Mamukelashvili.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The look is described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The stairs in front of the house extend downward, giving the illusion of a tongue sticking out of the mouth.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Don’t expect to see bolts sticking out of Jacob Elordi‘s head.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes one striking poster for a 1981 Starship gig depicting a fork sticking out of a car.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Even the tips of his sox, which were sticking out of holes in his shoes, were summarily snipped off with scissors.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The only part that should be sticking out is the handle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
And then, sticking out like a sore thumb amidst all these names, is Mamukelashvili.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The look is described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The stairs in front of the house extend downward, giving the illusion of a tongue sticking out of the mouth.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Don’t expect to see bolts sticking out of Jacob Elordi‘s head.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes one striking poster for a 1981 Starship gig depicting a fork sticking out of a car.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Even the tips of his sox, which were sticking out of holes in his shoes, were summarily snipped off with scissors.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
The only part that should be sticking out is the handle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking out
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To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The early word was that the protruding pair was a customized version of Adidas Adistar Cushion 3 sneakers made specifically for Williams.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t Lovato’s first time poking fun at the meme.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Or use your finger, poking it about 2 inches into the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Solomon noted that such reversals were a normal feature of long-term bull markets, noting that the investment bank’s standing advice to clients remains to stay invested and review portfolio allocation, not attempt to time markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The top has a standing collar with adjustable drawstrings and cute bell sleeves, while the wide-leg pants have practical pockets for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, there’s a precedent, and continuing pride, in French prep prioritizing its own homegrown brands, with Lacoste standing out as the preeminent example.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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There have been cautionary tales on that front in the past, with the Cup-less Leafs dedicating 50 percent of their cap to their Core Four in the flat-cap era standing out as one good (or bad) example.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whether viewed as a patriot who protected America or as the architect of an era of overreach, Cheney’s legacy remained one of lasting influence—a testament to the enduring force of political will.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once, there were two sweet kids who came of age in the evangelical purity culture of the 1990’s, a world in which being LGBTQ+ or accepting anyone who was gay was seen as a sin that could send you straight to hell.—
Kelly Foster Lundquist,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In 1998, the nonprofit started accepting its first residential patients at 17th and Charlotte.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sticking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20out. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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