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
One memory in particular sticks out.
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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 last eight games have been a dream for the New York Yankees, but there's one bad moment that sticks out from that stretch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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
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 last eight games have been a dream for the New York Yankees, but there's one bad moment that sticks out from that stretch.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ornate Cathedral on North Bayside Drive just north of the Venetian Causeway, stands out in a sea of cookie cutter hotels and condo buildings.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Serafina handles supervision and discipline in the brothel, while Arcángela manages finances and connections with local officials.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Calendula tolerates a light frost but not hard freezes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 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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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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