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
In Beijing, Elliott placed fourth in banked slalom and sixth in snowboard cross with half an inch of his femur bone sticking out of his leg.
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Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The bodies, meanwhile, reminded this writer of Bret Easton Ellis novels, in that the men were comically buff, and the women’s hipbones were sticking out.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Schmidt says in the video, pointing to the skis sticking out of the snow.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The island is about 10 miles off the coast of Scotland and is basically a giant mound of granite sticking out of the ocean.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Ice tends to be weak when things are sticking out of it.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The first photos showed Madonna holding a glass toward the camera while sticking out her tongue, a glam selfie and a snap of Rocco, 25, with two others.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The ice was jagged, and rocks were sticking out at the bottom.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The bodies, meanwhile, reminded this writer of Bret Easton Ellis novels, in that the men were comically buff, and the women’s hipbones were sticking out.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Schmidt says in the video, pointing to the skis sticking out of the snow.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The island is about 10 miles off the coast of Scotland and is basically a giant mound of granite sticking out of the ocean.
—Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Ice tends to be weak when things are sticking out of it.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Underneath is a a white shirt, with collar and cuffs deliberately sticking out of the jacket.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The first photos showed Madonna holding a glass toward the camera while sticking out her tongue, a glam selfie and a snap of Rocco, 25, with two others.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The ice was jagged, and rocks were sticking out at the bottom.
—Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking out
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The jaguar growled, whirled and bit off the protruding head of the arrow.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Photos throughout the years show Maxwell's dark thin eyebrows, slightly protruding ears and thin lips that have a distinct shape when at rest.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The man handling our caller strummed it again.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Health policy experts say the federal government's actions to withhold and defer funding break with normal fraud-handling precedent.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weeks later, the congresswoman could still the fractured bones in his forearm poking up under the skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor said Tran tried to take his own life by slitting a wrist, cutting his neck and poking a blade into his stomach.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks had announced plans to commemorate a legendary, long-standing strip club, Magic City, at an upcoming game, and Kornet objected.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Without these two foundational pieces, the state’s national education standing will inevitably decline, and with it those envied AP scores.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The run after catch is evident in some of Moore’s deeper targets, too, with his speed and contact balance standing out.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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Much of the buzz centered on Demna’s starry Gucci runway debut and the latest iteration of Fendi Baguette, but the real magic of Milan lies in its enduring point of view.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 1935 movie is an enduring frustration.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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How can someone build a meaningful life while tolerating discomfort within personal and systemic realities?—
Gwilym Roddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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For now, managing adenomyosis means tolerating uncertainty and making informed decisions one step at a time—much like navigating IVF.—
L'Oreal Thompson Payton,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Israel must prioritize protecting leadership, bases, and infrastructure, accepting some inevitable missile leakage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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That’s how so many people end up settling for crumbs, accepting empty promises, and one-sidedly committing to someone who isn’t worth it.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Sticking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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