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
But sticking out from the brown landscape was something much lighter — a human skull.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The 38 year old rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue as he was led, handcuffed, away from the Dauphin County Magisterial District Courthouse to a waiting Pennsylvania State Police car.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Though small, a white light switch cover can stick out like a sore thumb on a dark or patterned wall.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are other deaths in the premiere episodes, but Tay’s sticks out as one of the most surprising.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The 38 year old rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue as he was led, handcuffed, away from the Dauphin County Magisterial District Courthouse to a waiting Pennsylvania State Police car.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Though small, a white light switch cover can stick out like a sore thumb on a dark or patterned wall.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are other deaths in the premiere episodes, but Tay’s sticks out as one of the most surprising.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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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
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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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Again this year, Monserrate sought to stand for election to represent Queens’ District 21 in the City Council.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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How Often To Clean Your Shower To Prevent Hard Water Stains For a daily cleaning schedule, Mock recommends making sure to always wipe down your shower (doors, showerheads, tiles, etc.), especially after each shower, since standing water is what allows mildew and mold to grow.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Several viewers have shared their own opinions on what the goldendoodle's decision to stay downstairs with the man means, while others have expressed how similarly their own pets behave, or poked fun at the viral moment, causing joy among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The actor also poked fun at his name in a pre-show interview with Pat’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, after thanking her for saying it correctly.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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This administration will not tolerate noncitizens causing mayhem on our college campuses.—
Greg Wehner , Alexis McAdams , Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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While all the recipes were either tasty—or at least interesting—one recipe stood out amongst the others as the unanimous favorite: Cheese-Bacon Crispies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Although the linebackers are mainly new to the team, the secondary stands out as the most talented and experienced group.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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So, figuring out how to handle undoing was the first challenge.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The company heavily invested in AI to handle customer service inquiries, process transactions, and optimize its operations.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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That’s Meghan addressing her children, by the way, not their bulging one-way inboxes.—
Claire Cohen,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The $499 Pixel 9a is a refreshing take on modern smartphones, thanks to its clean rear design and lack of a bulging camera module – similar to Apple’s iPhone 16e.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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