STICKING OUT Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

sticking out

verb

present participle of stick out

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 Holtz describes it as an extension sticking out in front of the mouth rather than being the mouth. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 These have a central molecular backbone with side chains sticking out along its length, much like the bristles on a bottle-cleaning brush, but on a molecular scale. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 In a snap shared by Kimmel and Stewart, the four hosts posed with their heads close together, sticking out their chins to draw attention to their coordinating scruff. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The view from below showed the vehicle on its side with airbags deployed, and two feet sticking out from what appears to be the passenger side window. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The green leaves shouldn’t feel dry, and the corn silks sticking out of the top should be moist. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist. — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 The trailer is located on the property belonging to Heights, and the photos show deceased people partially wrapped in sheets or clear plastic bags, with their faces and body parts sticking out. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 As soon as my friends got a grasp on the mechanics, Big Walk opened into a huge, lush landscape, with colorful structures, including a sculpture garden, sticking out of the brush. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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As has the part where Reacher uses his left paw with two nails protruding from the palm as a makeshift Wolverine/Freddy Krueger stabbin’ hand.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
For the hunters, a massive grey orb with a ramp protruding from it is one clue.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of protruding

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LinkerBot says its brushless motors and worm-gear transmission support fine movements for applications such as precision assembly and handling fragile objects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The technology, which is capable of handling complex on-demand production at scale, promises EU brands a more sustainable and secure supply of clothes for a total cost that is comparable with outsourcing production to Asia.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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Sometimes only the tips of the reeds and the seed heads were visible, poking above the murky water, and other times the reeds stood fully exposed, with a clear view of crabs clambering around their bases.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Video posted to social media showed one car nearly submerged, with just its sunroof poking above the water, as people moved other vehicles farther from the rising tides.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of poking

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The headquarters builds on Daimler Truck’s long-standing presence in the Carolinas, where Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services employ about 9,000 people.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
There are no emotions in it, only our own cold and cruel fears reflected back at us, as with a shot of Cruise standing defiantly in front of a mirror rimmed by antlers.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of standing

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Foster made the most of the opportunity, tallying seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in the preseason and standing out throughout training camp.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Agribusiness stocks are standing out on their charts as commodities regain momentum.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing out

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Walk through the front doors of the Georgia Street entrance and prepare to be dazzled by an enduring piece of Vancouver history.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, American Girl still has to walk a fine line between being a profitable brand and remaining—and enduring as—a safe brand for children who are still learning to navigate the world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

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Egyptian authorities alternated over the decades between tolerating and repressing the group, which was permitted to field candidates in elections for brief periods.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The next era of leadership is not about tolerating relentless pressure.

— J.K. Dickinson, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tolerating

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Finally, in a twist on the classic Green Lantern oath from the comics, John personalizes the phrase with an emphasis on his newfound accepting of his fear.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
But Searchlight hopes the music committee will consider accepting the one Collective in this case.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2026

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