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
While the reporter asked her multiple questions about her advice for the siblings — as well as her own life as a new mother — one piece of advice stuck out the most.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Throughout the years, several small moments have stuck out to Peterson.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Josh Allen has signed a lot of autographs over the years, but one request sticks out to him more than the others.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Jones, though, got his stick out, and Arvidsson’s shot rolled up Jones’ blade, fooling Shesterkin.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Throughout the years, several small moments have stuck out to Peterson.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Josh Allen has signed a lot of autographs over the years, but one request sticks out to him more than the others.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Jones, though, got his stick out, and Arvidsson’s shot rolled up Jones’ blade, fooling Shesterkin.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
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Shopping at local, independent bookstores is incredibly important, especially in a community like Opelousas, where Black Pot Bookshop stands as the only bookstore in the city.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chong says the Biden Administration bolstered ties in Asia, which might have contributed to U.S. standing even as countries geared up for a second Trump Administration.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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While Kleinfeld has hundreds of employees in real life, a select few have stood out on the show, thanks to their warm demeanors and impressive expertise.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Pennsylvania Regional stands out as a potential nail-biter.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Her successor, Ashley Moody, later handled the majority of the legal defense, despite her personal opposition to the gun restriction.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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For generations, Italian culture has endured because of the strength of family ties.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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