sticks out

present tense third-person singular of stick out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sticks out His smooth skating sticks out, even in a game when the opposition primarily went with NHL players. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 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. 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Omega Auto Care stands out among vehicle service contract companies because its plans include routine maintenance, which most brands exclude or charge extra for.
    Brian Sloan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Both Ronaldo and Messi have benefited from the swelling wage inflation in elite soccer, but Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr deal stands out for its size, structure and off-field benefits.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Weather sealing keeps it safe in tough conditions, and the autofocus system handles fast-moving subjects with ease.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Fremantle handles international production and distribution.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a pair of promos shared to social media on Monday in support of her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (out Friday), the singer pokes some major fun at herself.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For such a popular restaurant, Matsuri tolerates a lot of flies, unwashed walls and substandard handwashing, as detailed in a Miami Herald story this week on last week’s inspection.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
  • 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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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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