STICKS OUT Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

sticks out

verb

present tense third-person singular of stick out

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 When O’Neill thinks about his time in Minnesota, the team’s playoff success, or lack thereof, sticks out. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 30 July 2026 Tell me about your memories of filming those scenes and if there’s one Long Table scene that sticks out most for you. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026 That’ll be a big thing that always kind of sticks out to me in my career here. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Elle’s bright pink signature look sticks out like, well, a bright pink signature look amid a sea of black band T-shirts. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 June 2026 Channel Marker 15 sticks out of the water about 9 feet during high tide, which is 5 feet lower than the markers leading up to it, Srebnick said. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 There's one specific savings account type that sticks out in today's elevated interest rate environment. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Another photo shows the duo sitting side by side as the author sticks out her tongue. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The hypocrisy sticks out like a Sorsby thumb. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks out

Verb

These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of protrudes

Verb

In some ways, with the current composition of the roster, Niko stands as somewhat of a swing player.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Mac Matte Lipstick stands apart from other matte lipsticks by keeping lips comfy and resisting flaking and feathering for up to 10 hours.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

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But even for a president who raked in $2 billion, fueled mostly by his lucrative cryptocurrency ventures, the latest offering from his social media platform, Truth Social, stands out.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
In the middle of this familiar matrix, Kozue’s offbeat behavior stands out, creating initially intriguing situations and contrasts.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of stands out

Verb

The Justice Department office that handles immigration courts said in a statement that judges were adjusting their schedules to resolve cases more quickly, while making sure all cases get handled fairly and lawfully.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Super Cruise pretty much handles all highway driving, including executing lane changes.

— Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of handles

Verb

As Hogi pokes a hole in this plot and shatters the industrial love complex we’ve been sold song after song, movie after movie, the workplace version of this unhealthy relationship presents a familiar parallel.

— Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Definition of pokes

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Yet, this welcoming space endures challenges like racist harassment and break-ins.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Forced to skip college while his former high school friends MJ and Ned (a lovable Jacob Batalon) attend MIT, this Spider-Man endures the rise-and-grind routine of an anonymous gig worker.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of endures

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To bridge it, retailers must clearly communicate their needs, embrace experimentation, and foster a culture that tolerates pilot failures.

— Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026