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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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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
Two new features stuck out to me: Voice Authentication and Personal Voice.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead, LeClaire pointed to a large chunk of concrete with a tangle of rebar sticking out of it, like a giant spider, wedged in the sand – a relic from last year’s explosion.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the chapter about new revenue streams stuck out as strange.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
The scene is bathed in pale moonlight, which sticks out in a movie that so often leaves your eyes parched for light.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Instead, LeClaire pointed to a large chunk of concrete with a tangle of rebar sticking out of it, like a giant spider, wedged in the sand – a relic from last year’s explosion.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
However, the chapter about new revenue streams stuck out as strange.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick out
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Out of her spine emerges a creature with too many appendages, body parts in the wrong places, and Elisabeth’s face protruding from her back.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Identifiable by their protruding upper jaw and spiny bodies, the new species had a few key features that set them apart.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Rangers stand at 18-20-2 and one point out of last place in the Metropolitan Division.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a signature segment, the Joke Wall, performers in mod regalia poked their heads out of holes in a set, like cuckoos emerging from a clock, and spouted one-liners.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some of his fellow officers poked fun at him and his blue vest.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Organizations that stay agile—embracing DAM systems, prioritizing cybersecurity, exploring AI and committing to content authenticity—will stand out in a crowded landscape.Andrew Fingerman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Below are the women’s pairs that stood out for their fit, comfort, durability, and overall performance.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, if the raw beef has been handled incorrectly by the meat processor, bacteria from the cow's other body parts may contaminate the meat.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Truly do hope Monty can come back in 2 weeks to handle some of the inside runs and screens.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Muscles bulging and soaked in sweat, his face is etched in a grimace of extreme exertion.Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Bonhams Extensive records of the restoration, filling two bulging binders, are included in the auction lot.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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Like most great aging athletes, there is some wear and tear on his 6-4, 215 pound frame; which has endured parts of 12 years at the major league level.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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