1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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2
as in handling
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 sticking out
The owner, @kobethesausage, shared a video of Kobe the sausage dog—with his head sticking out, tongue on show, while sitting in a bag hung over a door handle.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
There are spikes and things sticking out?
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New Zealand, then known as the Gal Blacks, had been granted permission from Maori elders to perform the haka, the ceremonial war dance that features chanting, stamping and facial gestures such as pukana (bulging eyes) and whetero (sticking out the tongue).
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks — essentially sand dunes sticking out of the ocean a few feet above sea level — are especially vulnerable.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
His owners had found him with his tongue sticking out and unable to focus visually.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
The segment right before the day 32 Vanuatu reward challenge for a Pontiac G6 showcased just how emaciated the Syracuse student was with shots of bones sticking out of her back.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At one point during the attack, the suspect was carrying a black backpack with a water bottle sticking out of a side pocket, the video shows.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
There are spikes and things sticking out?
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New Zealand, then known as the Gal Blacks, had been granted permission from Maori elders to perform the haka, the ceremonial war dance that features chanting, stamping and facial gestures such as pukana (bulging eyes) and whetero (sticking out the tongue).
—Peter Carline, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
The Outer Banks — essentially sand dunes sticking out of the ocean a few feet above sea level — are especially vulnerable.
—Allen G. Breed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
His owners had found him with his tongue sticking out and unable to focus visually.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
The segment right before the day 32 Vanuatu reward challenge for a Pontiac G6 showcased just how emaciated the Syracuse student was with shots of bones sticking out of her back.
—EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
At one point during the attack, the suspect was carrying a black backpack with a water bottle sticking out of a side pocket, the video shows.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking out
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In the article, Sanderson reported the location of the ship, so that other sailors could steer clear of the protruding masts.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The next week, a lighthouse keeper reported seeing the masts of the King protruding from the water in the shipping lane — an important clue regarding where the King lay hidden.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Rinzel seems uniquely well-suited to handling it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2009, Tropicana replaced its familiar logo, an orange with a straw poking out, with a minimalist design featuring a glass of orange juice.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Routh allegedly came within a few hundred yards of Trump before a Secret Service agent spotted his rifle poking out of a tree line.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now, as initial curiosity inspires the enthusiast to dig deeper into the territory, less corporate producers and wines are standing out as strong ambassadors for the region.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Against the cottage, a vintage table serves as both potting station and decorative moment, with terra-cotta pots standing out against the wall.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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McClanahan examines the lives of women in her family—their relationships, their preoccupations, their struggles, their enduring presence—and much of this arrives in bits of letters uncovered from her research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, breaking through requires building an authentic, enduring relationship with your community.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Underlying these views is an unspoken reorientation of the Fed's mandate, moving away from its statutory dual focus on stable prices and maximum employment toward policies that prioritize economic growth, potentially tolerating higher inflation to drive expansion.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Key components of authoritarianism include rejecting democratic rules; denying the legitimacy of opponents; tolerating or encouraging political violence; and curtailing the civil liberties of opponents.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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Last Week Tonight won twice and while accepting, both John Oliver and head writer Dan O’Brien speed ran their thanks.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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While accepting the trophy for Outstanding Talk Series at the 2025 Emmy Awards for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the late night host acknowledged Amy Cole — a longtime colleague on his CBS show and projects before it, including Comedy Central's The Colbert Report.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Sticking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking%20out. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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