1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in stands
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sticks out
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
The Champions League final (in 2019) sticks out in terms of the whole day, that night and then the parade, getting to experience that for the first time, and doing it with your best mates.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
Palmer’s style sticks out, and so do his results.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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
The Champions League final (in 2019) sticks out in terms of the whole day, that night and then the parade, getting to experience that for the first time, and doing it with your best mates.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last, though the weightless, old-school video game aesthetic of the alien monster design sticks out even more amid the stylishness of the world captured in-camera.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
Palmer’s style sticks out, and so do his results.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
And although the new addition containing the guest rooms sticks out quite a bit, the original brick structures have been carefully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
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
Verb
-
The background jar stands alone, while the piece in the foreground overflows with a rainbow of plants, flowers, fruit, chamoy candies, gummies and a single real butterfly.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
-
Venus, planet of partnership and beauty, moves through your 7th House of Partnership and stands opposite intimate Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, so other people’s needs contrast with your independence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
-
The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
-
Antigua is known for its warm water, sailing harbors, and relaxed beach lifestyle, but Long Bay stands out as a more private spot compared to the island’s popular resorts.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
-
The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
-
In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Verb
-
Cloudy and rainy conditions prevail throughout the morning, then in the afternoon the sun pokes through with calm winds.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
-
In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
-
Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
-
Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
During periods of uncertainty, teams watch what the culture rewards, tolerates, and repeats.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
-
Do better to be a good and kind human that accepts and tolerates people whose religious beliefs conflict with his ideology.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
