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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
Stradley was also asked if anything in the contract now sticks out as strange to her today.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Stevens sticks out like a sore thumb in this price range as a value play.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prysock’s name is not the only thing that sticks out.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
That's what really sticks out for me.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the sea of reporters at news conferences one head sticks out, covered in crimson curls.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Another option is to take an old towel and pull it underneath the couch so a little of the towel sticks out on either side.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Stevens sticks out like a sore thumb in this price range as a value play.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prysock’s name is not the only thing that sticks out.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
That's what really sticks out for me.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the sea of reporters at news conferences one head sticks out, covered in crimson curls.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Another option is to take an old towel and pull it underneath the couch so a little of the towel sticks out on either side.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
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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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As companies compete for available land on earth and face criticism from neighbors who don’t want to live near data centers, orbiting tech stands to benefit from the absence of neighbors, endless solar power, and cold temperatures that GPUs need.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The focus, humility and intensity of Harbaugh’s first draft class stands out in a great way.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Admission is free; the group accepts donations.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Catmint is a tough plant that tolerates many different conditions as long as the soil is well-draining.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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