1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in stands
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 sticks out
Equipment sticks out into corridors.
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Justin St. P. Walsh, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
The Bills-Panthers game sticks out as a notable one, while the Eagles look to get revenge on the Giants after the recent loss on Thursday Night Football in Week 6.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of great films where the music is front and center and sticks out — and that’s amazing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
One in particular sticks out to Welch now.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
However, one show in particular sticks out to me.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, what sticks out most is the show’s treatment of youth.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
One memory in particular sticks out.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Ask many in the old Minnesota building about Burckhardt, and the demeanor sticks out instantly.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Justin St. P. Walsh, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
The Bills-Panthers game sticks out as a notable one, while the Eagles look to get revenge on the Giants after the recent loss on Thursday Night Football in Week 6.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
There are a lot of great films where the music is front and center and sticks out — and that’s amazing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
One in particular sticks out to Welch now.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
However, one show in particular sticks out to me.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Still, what sticks out most is the show’s treatment of youth.
—Greta Rainbow, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
One memory in particular sticks out.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Ask many in the old Minnesota building about Burckhardt, and the demeanor sticks out instantly.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, no character stands out from the crowd more than Miss Piggy.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its unique shape stands out, while the tan color looks elegant against furniture or other decorations.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Both projects have successfully demonstrated working prototypes, and Volonort even accepts pre-orders.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The department should investigate the school, the group says, because the school accepts federal funding — roughly $62 million federal dollars, according to the school's 2024 990 tax form.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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