1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
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
Jokic was jogging up the floor without the ball after Oklahoma City scored when Dort stuck out his right leg and tripped him.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Two things stuck out for Plitzuweit.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Those are the two things that really stuck out to me.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
What stuck out to you most about the Minnesota judge’s ruling?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
One other stat stuck out on the box score, as much as the game’s 26-point final margin.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
There was one [moment] that really stuck out to me [with] Eric Roberts.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Two things stuck out for Plitzuweit.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Those are the two things that really stuck out to me.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan stuck out his tongue in gleeful celebration of only his second basket in the semifinal, and their famous father laughed heartily at courtside.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
What stuck out to you most about the Minnesota judge’s ruling?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
One other stat stuck out on the box score, as much as the game’s 26-point final margin.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
There was one [moment] that really stuck out to me [with] Eric Roberts.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck out
Verb
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Civilian and military achievements are accepted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The technical design review was completed in under 18 months, the formal application was accepted in May 2024, the safety evaluation was issued in December 2025, and the environmental impact statement was finalized in October.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Later in the week, as other analysts poked holes in the Citrini scenario, the market recovered some of its losses.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Second baseman Ethan Mendoza looks like a completely different player, so much so that teammates have poked fun at him in interviews.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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After 40 years, the bloom might be off the Austin event's rose, at least for those who have participated in the global festival and conference — or even just tolerated it — for decades.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Who has stood out over the past week and whose chances of earning a spot have taken a hit?—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But what stood out most for Bell was the power of that quick, 30-minute procedure.—
Currie Engel,
SELF,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 Today must be handled one thing at a time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thursday was a momentous day for the district, with teachers demonstrating at campuses, the district calling for a return to negotiations for union leaders and parents trying to determine whether to send their children to school as substitutes handled classroom duties.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yasmine Flores and Deborah Earl, who live next door to one another in North Natomas, stood along Broadway early in the event.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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As the anthem played, the women stood silently on the pitch.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Stuck out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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