STICK OUT Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

stick out

verb

Definition of stick out

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 Some smaller names that stick out to me on the hedge fund list are Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI), ProPetro Holding Corp (PUMP), Golar LNG (GLNG) and BKV Corporation (BKV). — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 But what stuck out more than the Giants’ toughness in those skirmishes was their football stamina. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Two plays stick out to Jenkins, now in his 33rd season coaching the sport. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Hammerheads stand out from other shark species by the distinctive shape of their heads, which stick out perpendicular to their bodies in the shape of, well, a hammer. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick out

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Verb

Anything that protrudes above the shallow, insulating snow cover is more prone to being damaged by the cold and wind or eaten by wildlife, said plant ecologist Anne Bjorkman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Other animals on-site include a stable full of horses and Cowboy the tortoise, who is about the size of a lawnmower and whose head protrudes from what looks like a Venus flytrap made of bone.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of protrude

Verb

The incident took place near West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue, where Cisneros allegedly approached a 68-year-old man who had just left the subway and was standing with his wife.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Two healthy scratches may come from this group — Alexander and Jamison-Travis would be candidates as the roster stands now.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stand

Verb

Polymarket dropped him like a hot potato, though, once the CFTC began poking into his suspicious Kalshi bets.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026
Seething at his dad for poking at his body insecurities, the comedian dealt with his emotions like any good millennial — by podcasting about it.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

So a manufacturer’s willingness to tolerate those costs is often determined by what the law requires.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
The 130-micrometer polystyrene films came through untouched because spreading the same voltage across ten times the distance drops the field below what the material can tolerate.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerate

Verb

His size and length stand out compared to former swing tackle Justin Skule.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Amid a national cinema that has become internationally recognized for perverse plotting and deadpan absurdism, writer-director Alexis Alexiou‘s third feature stands out for its stark storytelling and earnest emotional intensity.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of stand out

Verb

Loading silverware handles down and usable ends up ensures maximum cleanliness but may lead to accidents.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Sánchez is facing mounting scrutiny amid a prolonged humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, where the flood of thousands of migrants has angered residents in the tiny community, which is ill-equipped to handle such an influx.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of handle

Verb

By later in the day, the second lake had bulged — sparking fears of another lethal torrent.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Infants may act sluggish or not active, vomit, be unusually fussy, face poor feeding, show a bulging soft spot on the head, or show poor reflexes.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulge

Verb

When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The biggest wild card is a secret Sunday world premiere with major names promised, underscoring the festival’s enduring appeal as a place where discoveries can happen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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