stuck out

verb

past tense of stick out
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 The Sox stuck out 11 times Thursday and 35 times in the series. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The final theme that stuck out during this process was the Rangers’ emphasis on character. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Newsom stuck out his neck and took it on the chin from fellow Democrats — showing that even with lopsided one-party rule, unity and success aren’t always guaranteed. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 But what stuck out more than the Giants’ toughness in those skirmishes was their football stamina. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The choice certainly stuck out, as every other couple went with a story focused on grief, personal identity, or overcoming adversity. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 The major league leader in innings stuck out seven and walked four while throwing 104 pitches. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck out
  1. protruded
  2. accepted
  3. poked
  4. tolerated
  5. stood out
  6. handled
  7. endured
  8. stood
Verb
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of protruded
Verb
  • Morissette accepted the award and $20,000 (US$14,461) prize, which was presented in partnership with the Canada Media Fund.
    — Jennie Punter, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the Academy Awards victory, Oldman actually accepted an earlier Actor Award victory (then known as a SAG Award) on Ledger’s behalf at the 2009 ceremony.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of accepted
Verb
  • Better together Industry analysts, experts and insiders have consistently poked holes in the states' argument that the combination of TV networks would create antitrust issues.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • So too were the buildings, including my hotel, which poked through the seven-foot-high snowbanks, looking like an ancient shipwreck covered in shifting sand.
    — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poked
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  • Disclosures that align with official narratives or offer strategic advantage may be quietly tolerated, even if unauthorized.
    — Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Maryland leaders must make clear that brutality and lawless intimidation will not be tolerated.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tolerated
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  • Since his appointment in July, Glasner says the 6ft 6in (198cm) defender has stood out for his work rate and desire to improve on the training ground.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Depth at running back and a physical playing style were among the things that stood out to TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and his players.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stood out
Verb
  • And post-race Hamilton again noted how Ferrari’s teamwork execution wasn’t handled well — on Saturday or Sunday.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Vanhée handled that dilemma confidently in her first collection, for the Fall 2015 season.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In the sequel, Sally has endured heartbreak again and a new potential love interest (played by Lee Pace) — but with hesitations.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of endured
Verb
  • Now he is stood plaintively at the window, looking in at the roaring hearth and the feast, starting Carabao Cup games but getting hooked at half-time with Jamie Gittens and 16-year-old academy kids.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier, in a downpour at daybreak, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top military officials stood outside and watched as a giant American flag was unfurled on the building struck by one of those planes a quarter century ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stood

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“Stuck out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck%20out. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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