as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
Cape Fear is one of the more colorfully named juts along the North Carolina coast
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jut
Andrew Keatts, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Stan builds his Trump gradually, starting him out as a callow and uncertain young man who, outside of the petulant jut of his jaw, could be almost any 1970s New York striver.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This particular style makes a distinctive statement with a pointed toe jutting out over the edge of a large platform, forgoing the seamless connection between upper and sole displayed by some platform heels.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Noun
By the numbers: Democrats outnumber Republicans 162,000 to 109,000 in the district — which stretches from Coronado to Carlsbad along the coast and juts inland to cover Rancho Santa Fe, Mira Mesa and Rancho Penasquitos — and there are 101,000 independent voters.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
Stan builds his Trump gradually, starting him out as a callow and uncertain young man who, outside of the petulant jut of his jaw, could be almost any 1970s New York striver.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Verb
Another horizontal measure would be a chicane, or concrete curbs jutting out like triangles into the road, like those near the Kroger in East Nashville.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This particular style makes a distinctive statement with a pointed toe jutting out over the edge of a large platform, forgoing the seamless connection between upper and sole displayed by some platform heels.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
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Sales in its online store topped analysts projections and grew 11% year over year, while seller services revenue also beat expectations.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the most extreme projection—a fertility rate of just 0.72—China's population would plummet to 320 million by 2100, a 77 percent decrease and smaller than the current 340-million strong population of the United States.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That power runs through a six-speed sequential gearbox, controlled via a large handle protruding between us, just beside the equally tall handbrake.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Then on September 15, 2024, as Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida, a Secret Service agent, authorities said, saw Routh's rifle protruding through the golf course fence and opened fire.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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That's because some sellers, given higher interest rates and slower sales, might have to consider lowering their asking prices to attract buyers as inventory swells and mortgage rates hover in the 6% range.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The images can also be stitched together to make a time lapse, so people can visualize how the shore changes with various swells, tides and seasons.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This review pokes a useful hole in the breathless reception this film received, while managing to feel fond.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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The dish is almost a tease, tickling and poking you by showcasing carrots such that here a confident argument is made to herald them in as the pre-eminent salad vegetable.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Because the other topics in this section had not been updated since 2008, the decision was made to restore the Impeachment case back to its 2008 appearance.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The track with a racing capacity of 146,000 could host 90,000 or more even with sections blocked off.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then there are tests for shape aesthetics that involve bow tie evaluation, outline symmetry, and bulges.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Thurber is a half-inch shorter than Daddy, and his glasses bulge one eye way out like Grandpa’s spectacles did.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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World Atlas recommends touring the bronze bell foundry, solar towers and concrete domes.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Hernias are protrusions of internal organs through the muscle wall that may require surgery for repair.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
18 July 2025
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Folks with acute back pain, disc issues (include herniations, bulgings, and protrusions), and hip labrum injuries, should check with a medical pro first before doing this move, Dr. Yu says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 June 2025
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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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