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sticks out

VERB

bulge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

poke protrude stand out

WEAK

beetle come through extend extrude jut obtrude outthrust overhang pouch pout project protend push show

Antonyms

WEAK

depress

Example Sentences

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A sizable boat dock sticks out over the water, while a swimming pool overlooking Biscayne Bay can be seen in the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Granted, Bolivia's 10 defeats while still having a route to the World Cup sticks out, but they did have eight matches against teams in the world's top 20.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

“So one reason for why my dot for 2025 sticks out so much from everyone else’s is because I’m more sanguine on the inflation outlook than a lot of other people are,” Miran said.

From Barron's • Oct. 7, 2025

And the stuff that gets them to engage and spend time is the stuff that sticks out, that’s extreme.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2025

He sticks out his tongue and waggles his fingers in his ears.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti