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
The case of a lifetime started with a putrid smell and a green garden hose sticking out of the side of a supposedly vacant warehouse in California farm country.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Another video shows men digging through rubble where an arm is sticking out.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This could be an eye-opener to what’s really sticking out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Another video shows men digging through rubble where an arm is sticking out.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This could be an eye-opener to what’s really sticking out.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking out
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a lot of breathless talk of autonomous agents reshaping every corner of corporate America, from handling sales calls to writing code to managing supply chains.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Two civil rights lawyers who were involved in at least some of the past discussions — Andrew Braniff and Jesus Osete — are currently handling appeals in three separate cases, after federal judges denied the Justice Department's request to hand over the voter rolls.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But rather than big Hawaiian swells, these waves were the crashing sounds of social media users poking fun at the look of the upcoming Disney film.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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His father came around the corner in time to see his arms poking up above the rim, a cartoon character in need of rescue.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many people were seen standing against a barrier, taking pictures of it.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result has been chaos in the nation’s airports and a decline in the president’s standing with the American public.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 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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So, even after the military campaign ends, maintaining secure access through the strait for hydrocarbons will be an enduring concern.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the enduring face of the show, Probst is central to its legacy, earning four Emmys for his role as host.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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By accepting the prize, winners grant to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The grants were reinstated under court order in December, and the agency is now accepting applications for 13 grants whose awards range from $5,000 to $1 million.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Sticking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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