sticking out

verb

Definition of sticking outnext
present participle of stick out
1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point no feet sticking out in the aisles, please

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2
as in handling
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 Synonyms for sticking out
  1. protruding
  2. poking
  3. enduring
  4. tolerating
  5. accepting
  6. bearing
  7. sustaining
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  • The lack of protruding domes in the ring’s interior is the most evident design change, which should increase comfort, Russell adds.
    Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The camera module now retains the body-color accents in a slightly more protruding form.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of protruding
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  • For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of poking
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  • In the context of a season, enduring poor results early on—like the recent away defeat against Lille in the Champions League—could bring the side back down to earth, offering some key learnings and fuelling an upswing in form for the business end of the campaign.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In this digital era where bespoke touches are the norm, such refinement not only delights but also deepens connections and fosters enduring loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerating
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  • Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of accepting
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  • Total liabilities increased to $1,341,870,000, driven by higher deposit balances, particularly in interest-bearing accounts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The increase is attributed to changes in interest-bearing note balances.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bearing
Verb
  • The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.
    George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustaining
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