STICKS OUT Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

sticks out

verb

present tense third-person singular of stick out

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point no feet sticking out in the aisles, please

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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 Elle’s bright pink signature look sticks out like, well, a bright pink signature look amid a sea of black band T-shirts. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 June 2026 In that sea of No 7s, an Argentina No 10 top sticks out like a sore thumb. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Channel Marker 15 sticks out of the water about 9 feet during high tide, which is 5 feet lower than the markers leading up to it, Srebnick said. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 There's one specific savings account type that sticks out in today's elevated interest rate environment. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Another photo shows the duo sitting side by side as the author sticks out her tongue. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The hypocrisy sticks out like a Sorsby thumb. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026 That's thanks to the slight slope of the slim, tapered rear wall, which sticks out farthest at the bottom corner. — New Atlas, 5 June 2026 Palmer’s style sticks out, and so do his results. — Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026

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Verb

These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.

— Adam Williams March 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026

Definition of protrudes

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Cameron, whose season record now stands at 5-7, got 18 swings-and-misses and struck out batters using four different pitches on Saturday, according to Statcast.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
When Haaland — who stands nearly 6-foot-5 — gets the ball in his preferred spots, opponents realize that stopping him is almost out of the question.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of stands

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The upstairs rooms have wood flooring, though some are covered by carpets — one was plush hot pink, a shade that stands out — and are arranged around a central hall running the length of the house.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Yet amid the devastation, what stands out is the determination of ordinary Venezuelans.

— James Longman, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of stands out

Verb

The groomer parks in your driveway or at your curb, brings your dog into the vehicle and handles the full appointment on-site.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
However, JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake expressed skepticism about consumer readiness, highlighting concerns over trust, security, and liability when AI handles transactions.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of handles

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The memory endures of seeing Lionel Messi trudging through a post-match mixed zone looking haunted after Argentina were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup and of Cristiano Ronaldo fighting back the tears after various disappointments with Portugal.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Mexico’s World Cup run may be over, but for many Mexican Americans, its emotional impact endures.

— Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of endures

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Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
This fuss-free group of plants tolerates challenging growing conditions, including heat, drought, and humidity and the gorgeous foliage is unbothered by deer and rabbits.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026