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
One aspect of the visit that stuck out to Konga was Spagnuolo’s energy.
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Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The knife sticking out of him has Siri’s DNA on it.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The gruesome video showed Hersh bleeding and being forced into a truck with the bone of his left forearm sticking out.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Neither the HushJet Mini Cool nor the ChillPill is small enough to fit into a pocket without sticking out, but both would be unobtrusive in a bag of nearly any size.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The knife sticking out of him has Siri’s DNA on it.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The gruesome video showed Hersh bleeding and being forced into a truck with the bone of his left forearm sticking out.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Neither the HushJet Mini Cool nor the ChillPill is small enough to fit into a pocket without sticking out, but both would be unobtrusive in a bag of nearly any size.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
Verb
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Her fangs protrude, her nails lengthen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Hemorrhoids are common and treatable, but bleeding, severe pain, lingering symptoms, or protruding hemorrhoids should be checked by a doctor.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This moment in history, when Maryland stood almost alone beyond the partisan fray, should make every Marylander proud.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
3 May 2026
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The account, which can be replenished as needed with property tax dollars and federal emergency money, stands at $116 million.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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When Andrei Vasilevskiy tried to poke the puck away, Bolduc had moved so deep into the crease area that the puck went off him and into the net for his first career playoff goal.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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It would be dedicated to the heroic patience with which Americans have tolerated billionaires like him for so very long.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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If investors and consumers begin to think the Fed is willing to tolerate higher inflation, expectations of future inflation—which can be just as influential as the real thing—can drift upward, making price growth harder to contain.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both have stood out for having a long-term strategic vision for football rather than big spending.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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One that especially stood out to me was the first and last name of a former male co-worker used as her password for something important.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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As Mars meets resistance from Jupiter, trying to handle everything at once backfires.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 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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Reiner sat mostly expressionless in the courtroom—his eyes wide open and bulging.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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This results in bulging eyes (proptosis) due to swelling or pressure behind your eyes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her campaign drew on the enduring appeal of Fujimorismo—a political current associated with her father’s rule that combines strong executive leadership, political conservatism, and a hard-line approach to security.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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From the transformative power of novels to raising a Black son in a turbulent era, Ward offers a deeply moving testament to resilience, storytelling, and the enduring beauty of life.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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