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
Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its signature pier juts into the Pacific as waves big enough to make surfers salivate break beyond miles of white sand.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Noun
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
Its signature pier juts into the Pacific as waves big enough to make surfers salivate break beyond miles of white sand.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Verb
As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
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One-time items, say a litigation settlement, potentially mess with an analyst’s projection of continuing performance.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The exhibit animates the workings of the machine through projection mapping on the surface, allowing viewers to learn about its role in the mechanical revolution of agriculture, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The animals have small eyes that slightly protrude from their heads, which are smooth and flat, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Books fly off the shelves, a protruding nail vanishes and then reappears, a Ouija board spells an incomplete message, and there’s definitely something on the third floor.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In 2019, a year after swells of protests swept through universities in Chile, a group of women, many of them blindfolded, took over the streets of Valparaiso, a coastal city in the country, to dance and sing a song that would go on to become an anthem.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2025
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The day passes uneventfully — though the swell makes waters choppy, guests are still able to enjoy the water toys.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And the local Christian radio station, for some reason, set up an interview section in the lobby afterwards and asked people about the concert.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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In the warmup area, there was a section set aside for storage.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
Noun
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At present, the two black holes are separated by only around 2,600 light-years (roughly one-tenth of the distance between Earth and Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's central black hole), with the smaller hole moving around the host galaxy's bulge.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Each thong is made from luxe, breathable Italian microfiber and constructed with raw-cut edges without elastic or taping to eliminate digs, bulges and panty lines designed to provide comfort and a flawless fit.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Cone, empire, and dome pendants, like the Laroche Steel Dimmable Pendant, often feature opaque metal or fabric shades that direct light downwards, making this type the optimal choice for task lighting.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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There are two pairs of barbels, or the fleshy, whisker-like protrusions found on some fish, on the new species’ face, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Models wore giant gloves made of claws or featured grotesque protrusions.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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