1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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as in accepted
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 stuck out
But in addition to that property, there are six acres of core forest, which literally stuck out like a thumb within the preserve.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
That was one of the things that stuck out to me.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The director, whose father is also hearing impaired, shared the main reasons the opportunity stuck out to him.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
One aspect of the visit that stuck out to Konga was Spagnuolo’s energy.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The fans who stuck out during yet another frigid April night started booing before Lovelady even reached the mound.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Its flavor stuck out, while its texture was noteably firm—perhaps better for slicing than some of the other hot dogs on the list that might be better for a ball park moment.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Missouri starter Josh McDevitt allowed four hits, four runs and stuck out five over 3 1/3 innings.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
That was one of the things that stuck out to me.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The director, whose father is also hearing impaired, shared the main reasons the opportunity stuck out to him.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
One aspect of the visit that stuck out to Konga was Spagnuolo’s energy.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The fans who stuck out during yet another frigid April night started booing before Lovelady even reached the mound.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Its flavor stuck out, while its texture was noteably firm—perhaps better for slicing than some of the other hot dogs on the list that might be better for a ball park moment.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Missouri starter Josh McDevitt allowed four hits, four runs and stuck out five over 3 1/3 innings.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The sight of the black rock stuck out at Harris' house.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck out
Verb
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When President John Quincy Adams accepted Bolívar’s invitation, his opponents pounced.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Hartman caught the pass and poked it low past Wedgewood while being buried by a Brent Burns check.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Joshua poked me in the shoulder.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Those who don’t conform deserve punishment to show the public that unethical behavior is not tolerated.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The vast majority of deputies take pride in serving with honor and professionalism, but when individuals engage in misconduct or participate in deputy gangs or cliques that damage the reputation of the department, those actions cannot be tolerated.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Star, which straddles Ada and Canyon counties in the northern stretches of the Treasure Valley, has stood out in recent years for its explosive growth.—
Rose Evans
May 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 May 2026
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Michael and Joaquin sported matching all-black outfits while their actor dad stood out in blue.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
Verb
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There have been moments of optimism, flashes of something sustainable, but nothing that has endured long enough to matter.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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How the British monarchy has endured in our Meet The Press Minute next.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Alberts did not say it, but all signs point to the team moving to Plano for a new development where Willow Bend Mall was once stood.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Sheridan Road Holiday Club opened as a second location in 2001, but has stood alone for most of its history.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stuck out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck%20out. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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