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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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as in stands
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 sticks out
Stevens sticks out like a sore thumb in this price range as a value play.
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Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
One particularly hilarious example sticks out to Kaufman, to this day.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prysock’s name is not the only thing that sticks out.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
That's what really sticks out for me.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the sea of reporters at news conferences one head sticks out, covered in crimson curls.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Another option is to take an old towel and pull it underneath the couch so a little of the towel sticks out on either side.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
One particularly hilarious example sticks out to Kaufman, to this day.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
There’s a certain name the neighbors use when her leg sticks out of place.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prysock’s name is not the only thing that sticks out.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
That's what really sticks out for me.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the sea of reporters at news conferences one head sticks out, covered in crimson curls.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Similarly, the Polar Loop blends right in at the gym but sticks out like a sore thumb when paired with a fancy outfit for a night on the town.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Another option is to take an old towel and pull it underneath the couch so a little of the towel sticks out on either side.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out
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
Verb
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Following the project’s conclusion, in 2023, annual visitorship surged to thirty thousand; the number of staff, which was sixty-two when Sirén came onboard, now stands at two hundred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, as seen in video footage that quickly went viral on social media, a man appeared to snatch it away as Evelyn was trying to pick it up near the rail in the left-center field stands at Progressive Field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The home on the 800 block of South Ellipse Way in Denver stands out on the corner where Bonnie Brae Boulevard meets Ellipse Park.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 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
Verb
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Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coneflower adapts to various soils and tolerates drought, adding color to borders and natural areas.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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This holly tolerates a wide range of soils and can withstand both drought and flooding.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sticks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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