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
Fellow lifeguards found the young woman lying on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake through her left shoulder and sticking out the back of her arm by about a foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told Fox News Digital.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
She was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced the front of her left shoulder and was sticking out the back of her arm by about 1 foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told ABC News.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 June 2025
The carousel of six snaps also included a shot of Halsey smiling in a make-up free selfie, the singer sitting indoors beside three-year-old son Ender Ridley Aydin, and sticking out their tongue while getting their hair and make-up done.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
Swallow was a pioneer in ecology, chemistry, safety engineering, home economics and women’s education, and her story and accomplishments stuck out to Daniele.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
She was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced the front of her left shoulder and was sticking out the back of her arm by about 1 foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told ABC News.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 June 2025
The carousel of six snaps also included a shot of Halsey smiling in a make-up free selfie, the singer sitting indoors beside three-year-old son Ender Ridley Aydin, and sticking out their tongue while getting their hair and make-up done.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
Swallow was a pioneer in ecology, chemistry, safety engineering, home economics and women’s education, and her story and accomplishments stuck out to Daniele.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Both stood side by side minutes before Fine would confront her abuser one last time.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Located on Biscayne Boulevard, the Freedom Tower has long stood as a symbol of Miami’s immigrant roots.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Progress with Canada has been a roller coaster, with the U.S. president poking at the nation’s northern neighbor and repeatedly suggesting it would be absorbed as a U.S. state.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Scattered Spider has stood out from other cybercriminal groups because its members are native-English speakers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Educators Will Be The New Category Leaders At the agency level, our job isn’t just to help brands stand out.—
Leonard Cercone,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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In every photo, Tater's eyes bulged with what can only be described as pure joy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Originally misdiagnosed with a bulging disk, a surgeon discovered a spinal fracture during McQueen’s time off this season, and got him on a proper healing regimen.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The couple hasn't tied the knot, yet their nearly two-decade relationship has endured more than most marriages.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Beyond the West Coast, Florida’s luxury market also endured a turbulent year.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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