as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
we spotted the kitten's tail protruding from beneath the dresser
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Recent Examples of protrude
In December, New York homeowners spotted what turned out to be a complete mastodon jaw protruding from the soil in their yard.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
On the back of the dress, a protruding three-dimensional stiletto paid further homage to Oz.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
On the back of the dress, a protruding three-dimensional stiletto paid further homage to Oz.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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Within seconds, Phaedra poked fun at newbies Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2025
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These two words have become an international meme, poking fun at Trump, especially since Putin ignored him.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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After weeks of treatment his body is still skeletal, bones bulging through his skin.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Subsequent scans revealed that the kitten had fluid on her lungs and showed signs of a hiatal hernia, which is when part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, a historic wooden structure built in 1914 that juts half a mile into Monterey Bay — the longest public pier on California’s coast — is damaged.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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