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
Although the archive listed it as a copy, certain aspects stuck out to him.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 May 2025
Half her dark hair in a ponytail and the other part haphazardly sticking out everywhere.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 May 2025
The facts in these cases vary, but one aspect sticks out: The public cares.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
These can stick out half a foot or more past countertops.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 May 2025
Half her dark hair in a ponytail and the other part haphazardly sticking out everywhere.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 May 2025
The facts in these cases vary, but one aspect sticks out: The public cares.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
These can stick out half a foot or more past countertops.
—Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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Using metal detectors and magnetometers, the team was able to locate large bits of steel and iron protruding from the seafloor that turned out to be parts of the frame and windlass, the machine used to reel in the anchor.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Met Gala is Rihanna’s protruding belly.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Ange Postecoglou was jumped on by his staff at the final whistle, but looked happy to stand there and take it all in.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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During that same April 5 episode, Weekend Update’s Colin Jost poked fun at the singer in a bit about the economy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Most people can tolerate losing as many as two liters of that blood.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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But this event, which took place on the evening of May 22 at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, stood out among the annals of presidential dining.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Far from just standing out because of her youth, Alisa proved to be a standout student.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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This names someone who can pay your bills and otherwise handle your finances if you become incapacitated.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Driving experience Air Ride Adaptive Suspension & Magnetic Ride Control: this adjusts the vehicle’s height and damping for handling various driving conditions.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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No deals have been reached with America’s largest trading partners, including Canada, Mexico and China, which is the single biggest contributor to the bulging U.S. trade deficit that Trump calls a rip-off for the American people.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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Movies don't get more manly than Predator, which is positively brimming with bulging muscles, oneupmanship, relentless s— talk, chainguns, and some of Schwarzenegger's silliest one-liners since Commando.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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