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
Things got testy between Florida and LSU during warm ups ahead of last week's tilt, and among the multiple pregame scuffles, one sticks out above the rest because of associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke's involvement.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 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
But the way that Gauff and Osaka opted to wear this color is what sticks out to me.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The Samaná Peninsula sticks out from the Dominican Republic like a knobby finger pointing toward Puerto Rico.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 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
But the way that Gauff and Osaka opted to wear this color is what sticks out to me.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
The Samaná Peninsula sticks out from the Dominican Republic like a knobby finger pointing toward Puerto Rico.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 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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His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Great Recession stands as the generation’s defining economic event.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Dallas stands out as the premier host with its massive stadium capacity and significant match allocation, offering fans excellent value and experience.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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For those interested in Kansas restaurants, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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ChatBlu has secured 500,000 dollars in pre-seed funding to launch an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent that handles inventory across multiple storefronts.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The track pokes fun at consumerism and a materialistic society constantly seeking the next best thing, a theme that remains relevant nearly 45 years later.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The clip shows a shower knob slowly being unscrewed from the wall before a tiny black, furry hand pokes through.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are reasons why certain coaches can establish a culture and a mindset that endures, and enables their players to shrug off those adverse moments and carry on.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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An ancient tongue — believed to be Europe’s oldest still in use — Basque endures where Etruscan and Iberian have vanished.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Target accepts any car seats for recycling, including seats that have expired or been damaged.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Before an Uber driver accepts a ride, the driver has limited visibility about the rider’s background and risk factors — only seeing if the rider has verified their identity.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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