as in projecting
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Verb
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Aquila has a bulbous design in the inner middle section of the hull, which limits wave action and delivers a good ride.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Carter first saw the disease up close in 1988 while visiting a village in Ghana where nearly 350 people had worms poking through their skin.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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At its most basic, a poke cake is made by poking holes into a warm cake and pouring on a frosting or filling mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.—
Kathleen Felton,
Health,
9 June 2024
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But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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The combination of inflated price and limited availability could curtail sales of eggs for the Easter holiday, ultimately affecting the demand for egg dye kits.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, scalpers who secured the GPUs have been listing them on eBay at inflated prices, from $1,400 to $1,600.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although customers rave about the cheese enchiladas and puffy tacos, the breakfast taco lineup is what makes this place stand out.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Try the Southern-style pad thai topped with a puffy omelet and don’t skip the coconut ice cream for dessert. Sunday: Bites, hikes and little pigs Fuel up this morning at Little King Coffee, a year-old hot spot with ties to the Companion Hospitality folks.—
Amber Turpin,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The convex roof sat atop a disk, held up by great ionic pillars circling the temple.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 Nov. 2024
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Mikel Welch Design founder Mikel Welch creatively decorated the wall above the primary bedroom's fireplace using a convex mirror.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Oct. 2024
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“Jutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jutting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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