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
Verb
  • The attack was foiled when a Secret Service agent spotted a firearm protruding from the bushes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There's a place for elaborate garlands, flameless candles, and feathery plumes protruding from Christmas trees.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of protruding
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  • No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
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  • Her legacy of fostering creativity lives on through the House’s enduring dedication to the art form and to the evolution of women’s voices in the industry.
    Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enduring
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  • This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
    Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerating
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  • Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepting
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  • If so, women would spend more time living premenopausal and increase the chances of bearing children at an older age.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The results are painterly images bearing no small resemblance to the world created in Jackson’s movies (the director and partner Fran Walsh are among this film’s executive producers).
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of bearing
Verb
  • McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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