1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in to stand
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 stick out
But what stuck out to me was that the protein is not easily absorbed into skin due to its high molecular weight.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Her mother Johnnie Anderson told cops her daughter was lying on her back in bed and still had a knife sticking out of her neck.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The other major character, Sibyl Vane, an actress Dorian adores but drops cold, is less fortunate, at one point reduced to a big head of curls sticking out of the floor of a miniature stage.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
What stuck out to me was every part of the spa experience comes with wild views.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Her mother Johnnie Anderson told cops her daughter was lying on her back in bed and still had a knife sticking out of her neck.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The other major character, Sibyl Vane, an actress Dorian adores but drops cold, is less fortunate, at one point reduced to a big head of curls sticking out of the floor of a miniature stage.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
What stuck out to me was every part of the spa experience comes with wild views.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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The two rear cameras live in a small module that protrudes less than a millimeter from the back case.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Well down the mountainside a small ledge protruded from the sharp ridge like a bulbous growth.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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Without Hughes performing at the absolute apex of his powers, this team didn’t stand a chance.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This defiant position cannot stand—not if the rule of law is to survive.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Underneath, a dress in a nearly identical shade poked through slightly, and the actress paired her all-gray attire with black pumps and a matching purse — plus her signature blonde bob, of course.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Treat divergence not as something to tolerate but as a strategic asset.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Some are bred to tolerate warmer or colder temperatures.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Marvel Studios' most unusual release of 2025 is Thunderbolts*, a movie that stands out not only because of its edgy marketing but also because of its strange title.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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But what makes the island stand out above the idyllic others?—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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If the highest and broadest tariffs are avoided, U.S. farmers will likely be able to handle the impacts with only modest discomfort.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The writers delivered a masterclass in how to handle the unforeseen death of a central character, then did a superb job navigating not only Dan’s heartbreak, but his conflicted feelings about moving on with Louise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and can be visible just beneath the skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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She’s also seen with her eyes severely bulging, sometimes wearing only a gray bathrobe and without her trademark wig.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Interest might ebb and flow depending on the person who fills the role, but the kingly complexion of the papacy itself continues to hold enduring intrigue.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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My body could endure 50 miles of running — but a dinner date?—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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