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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
Keith Urban has had plenty of fan interaction on the road over the years, but one particular incident really sticks out in his mind.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Among the grim statistics in a recent housing report released by the state, one stuck out: Oregon ranks first in the nation for homelessness among families with children.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In other words, the bird had lived a full life, which is rare for light-colored prey animals that stick out in their natural habitats and are more easily targeted by predators and more likely targets for poachers.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2024
The Hereford bull was lying on its side, with its front legs sticking out at an uncanny angle.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Among the grim statistics in a recent housing report released by the state, one stuck out: Oregon ranks first in the nation for homelessness among families with children.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
In other words, the bird had lived a full life, which is rare for light-colored prey animals that stick out in their natural habitats and are more easily targeted by predators and more likely targets for poachers.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2024
The Hereford bull was lying on its side, with its front legs sticking out at an uncanny angle.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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In 1970, Smithson traveled to the Great Salt Lake’s Rozel Point peninsula, northwest of Salt Lake City, and arranged 6,000 tons of local black basalt rock into a 1,500-foot-long, protruding line, which reaches into the lake and curls counterclockwise into a spiral.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The chupacabra was also reported in other places, including parts of the U.S., where it was described as a small creature standing on four feet, looking like a hairless dog.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The city’s mayor and top police official stood among a throng of heavily armed officers last Thursday when Mangione was flown to a Manhattan heliport and slowly escorted up a pier after being extradited from Pennsylvania.Michael R. Sisak and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a video Bunnie XO posted to Instagram on Christmas Day, the couple playfully pokes fun at Bunnie XO’s seeming lack of baking skills.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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These blatant violations will not be tolerated on U.S. soil.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then, sometime in her mid-40s, her ability to tolerate alcohol plummeted.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The aforementioned Baby Reindeer, Industry, The Perfect Couple, and The Penguin were a few favorites that stood out.Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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The kitchen’s most eye-catching feature, though, is the three slabs of black marble that stand out next to the large white island snack bar and serve as an oversized backsplash behind the stovetop.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Therefore the decision to designate Christmas Eve as a holiday rests solely on the president, with each handling it differently.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The system that flawlessly handled 1,000 daily requests crashed when usage jumped to 100,000 requests after a successful product launch.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her eyes bulged in disbelief as Nina walked into the room.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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In severe cases, the intestine can bulge into the inguinal canal, causing an inguinal hernia.1 Varicocele is also usually painless but can sometimes cause a dull ache or pain.Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Despite enduring immense challenges, Ukraine's economy outperforms Moscow's in critical metrics.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine has endured more than 1,000 days of conflict with Russia, which has steadily advanced westward, inflicting significant damage to the country's energy grid and straining its military capabilities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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