as in projections
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of juts
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
This walkable pier juts into Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled views of the city.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Too flat and your head drops back; too thick and your chin juts forward.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Across the street, a clothing post decorated with shoes, shirts and other items juts up from the desert floor.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Some 30 minutes into the 40-minute speedboat trip from Phuket’s Ao Po Marina, the resort’s main hill juts out from the sea.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Features like the quick battery swap, 90-minute fast charging, and a mobile app to tweak juts about everything on the bike are all important touches that’ll help make this feel like a proper enduro.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In Ahmedabad, the tail section of an Air India flight juts from a building like a paper airplane that sailed in and stuck.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Roughly the size of New Hampshire, Sardinia juts out of the Mediterranean Sea about 200 kilometers west of Italy’s mainland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
One of my best public-land spots is a hardwood peninsula that juts out into a big cattail marsh.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, an early experience with gun violence is also part of what drew Colón to her signature shape—which juts firmly and decisively into the air—as well as to materials only possible by way of the Military Industrial Complex.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The puffins are most commonly found around Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack that juts dramatically out of the ocean and ranks among Oregon’s most iconic sights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota smoothed out some of the launch bZ4X’s quirks, which was the right call, but there are attractive details here that command attention, like the rear light bar that juts out and stands apart from the tailgate.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Cape Cod juts out to the east just far enough to catch the western fringe of the massive snow shield.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
This walkable pier juts into Tampa Bay and offers unparalleled views of the city.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Too flat and your head drops back; too thick and your chin juts forward.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Across the street, a clothing post decorated with shoes, shirts and other items juts up from the desert floor.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Some 30 minutes into the 40-minute speedboat trip from Phuket’s Ao Po Marina, the resort’s main hill juts out from the sea.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Features like the quick battery swap, 90-minute fast charging, and a mobile app to tweak juts about everything on the bike are all important touches that’ll help make this feel like a proper enduro.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
In Ahmedabad, the tail section of an Air India flight juts from a building like a paper airplane that sailed in and stuck.
—Time Photo Department, Time, 25 Nov. 2025
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
The 3,829-square-foot house, with three bedrooms and five bathrooms, sits on a quarter-acre-plus lot that juts directly into coastal waters, claiming the famed Arch Rock as a backyard centerpiece.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Roughly the size of New Hampshire, Sardinia juts out of the Mediterranean Sea about 200 kilometers west of Italy’s mainland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
One of my best public-land spots is a hardwood peninsula that juts out into a big cattail marsh.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
In fact, an early experience with gun violence is also part of what drew Colón to her signature shape—which juts firmly and decisively into the air—as well as to materials only possible by way of the Military Industrial Complex.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The puffins are most commonly found around Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack that juts dramatically out of the ocean and ranks among Oregon’s most iconic sights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
An awning is a shade cover that juts out over an area.
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Toyota smoothed out some of the launch bZ4X’s quirks, which was the right call, but there are attractive details here that command attention, like the rear light bar that juts out and stands apart from the tailgate.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Cape Cod juts out to the east just far enough to catch the western fringe of the massive snow shield.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juts
Noun
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The projections will be updated daily.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Based on 2026 profit forecasts, that translates to average payouts of $460,000-$477,000 per worker this year across SK Hynix’s 35,000 staff, with projections approaching $900,000 per person next year.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jan Jansen, captured on the swells of the Atlantic by Muslim pirates, left behind a wife and four daughters in his native Haarlem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The most harrowing experience of the crew’s Pacific crossing came a few days into the row when huge swells brought seasickness and harsh conditions.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Raymond James upgrades Invitation Homes and AMH to outperform from market perform The firm says several industry overhangs are poised to be removed due to a housing affordability bill advancing through Congress.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Using parchment overhangs, lift out of pan; let cool completely on rack.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Fulton covers sections of the city east of the 101 Freeway, writing voicey blurbs that collect upcoming events, intriguing real-estate listings, and niche celebrity gossip.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Caesarean sections were canceled.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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