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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
Another photo shows the duo sitting side by side as the author sticks out her tongue.
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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
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
Verb
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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This device also stands for that in a certain way.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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How Familiar handles privacy inside your home A robot that sees and hears what happens inside your home naturally raises privacy questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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But there is nothing online regarding any nomination other than who is scheduled to be considered by the Judiciary Committee, which confirms judges, and the Finance Committee, which handles all other nominees.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Percy accepts this and leaves Barry’s Bay the next day, returning home to Seattle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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The program accepts digital coupons and offers cash back rewards.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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This low-maintenance beauty requires no pruning to maintain and tolerates heat and drought once established.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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