as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
Cape Fear is one of the more colorfully named juts along the North Carolina coast
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jut
Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its signature pier juts into the Pacific as waves big enough to make surfers salivate break beyond miles of white sand.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
At the top of the skyscraper is the Edge, the tallest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, a triangular patio jutting over the metropolis.
—Justin Nobel, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Stan builds his Trump gradually, starting him out as a callow and uncertain young man who, outside of the petulant jut of his jaw, could be almost any 1970s New York striver.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Its signature pier juts into the Pacific as waves big enough to make surfers salivate break beyond miles of white sand.
—Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Verb
In the back, a bridge leads to a gazebo perched on a boulder that juts over the churning river running behind the property.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
At the top of the skyscraper is the Edge, the tallest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, a triangular patio jutting over the metropolis.
—Justin Nobel, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
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According to a projection by Spotrac, the veteran reliever should merit a one-year, $7.1 million deal in 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The projection systems may not love the Tigers, and the questions surrounding their offense are legitimate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With a large, sail-like dorsal fin protruding from their backs and shimmery scales, these fish have a distinctive appearance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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The performances led to a swell in interest from rival teams, particularly as the commercial pull of Colapinto became clear thanks to the influx of Argentine sponsors for Williams and F1 itself.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes then use the handle end of a wooden spoon to poke holes about 1 1/2 inches apart all the way through the cake.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even Belichick's former New England Patriots players poked fun at his relationship during The Roast of Tom Brady in May 2024.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the Rocky Mountains, skiers eager for the long Presidents' Day weekend are already facing a closure on a section of Interstate 70 due to snow as officials warn of hazardous conditions on the mountain roads over the weekend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Paramount will also take up a section of the townhouse to fête Gladiator II’s three nods as will Black Bear for the aforementioned Conclave and Sing Sing.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The immigrant bulge affected California less than the East Coast cities, but still clouds comparisons of state and local trends to the rest of the nation and may have muted gains the state has made.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Notably, these measurements don’t account for the camera module bulge.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Summit is the only cave hotel in Texas, and there are stargazing domes and two casitas on site, too.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Pointing at the dome, the group noted the word noor, or light, written in Arabic.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The animals are identified by two protrusions on their lower jaw that appear like upside-down vampire fangs.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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The downy also can peck at galls or protrusions on goldenrod plants where insect eggs are lurking.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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