stuck out

verb

past tense of stick out
1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point no feet sticking out in the aisles, please

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2
as in accepted
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 stuck out The culture fit piece is perhaps more nebulous but equally important, and while Orgeron fit LSU like a glove, Kelly stuck out like a sore thumb. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The choice certainly stuck out, as every other couple went with a story focused on grief, personal identity, or overcoming adversity. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 The major league leader in innings stuck out seven and walked four while throwing 104 pitches. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 One thing that always stuck out to me was how ageless Hargitay remained throughout the 27 (and counting) seasons. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026 But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé also scored for Les Bleus, giving fans who stuck out a rainy night in Philadelphia a reason to cut loose. — CBS News, 22 June 2026 Luban’s unexpected journey Only one female whale stuck out from the pod. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026 As Olsson stuck out his left leg to try to block, Cruyff dragged the ball behind his standing leg. — Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck out
  1. protruded
  2. accepted
  3. poked
  4. tolerated
  5. stood out
  6. handled
  7. endured
  8. stood
Verb
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of protruded
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  • Progress on a new distribution deal has been glacial but Premier League clubs have, at least, recently put a proper offer to EFL, though one which seems unlikely to be accepted.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accepted
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  • In the 2024 playoffs, Carrington poked Fever phenom Caitlin Clark in the eye.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Offering a clever twist, the warm cake is poked with the handle of a wooden spoon, creating space for a vanilla-pineapple pudding to sink deep into the crumb.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of poked
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  • The vandalism that occurred is an utter disgrace and will not be tolerated.
    — Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stern’s decisive response to the Malice at the Palace – the suspensions of the players as well as the punishments meted out to the fans – sent a clear message that such behavior would not be tolerated.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tolerated
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  • Just as Bi’s and Jeffrey’s dresses stood out in the workroom, they get universally praised here.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This was a tiny group whose political influence stood out of all proportion to the size of their cohort—but which rose instead in direct relation to the size of their wealth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stood out
Verb
  • The Triton then handled the navigation, sensor employment, onboard processing and reporting associated with the task.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • JPMorgan’s Kinexys network processes more than $7 billion a day and has handled over $4 trillion since launch.
    — Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • Crystal Palace beat 2025 champions Liverpool on penalties in last season’s showpiece, before Liverpool endured a disappointing title defence.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Yet for Asian countries that endured Japanese imperial rule and expansion, Yasukuni remains a symbol of Japan’s militarism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of endured
Verb
  • Behind the jokes, some campaigns have carried serious messages, like a man dressed as a fox advocating for animal rights who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Burnham when the former Manchester mayor returned to parliament in June.
    — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Maceta stood contemplating the invincible green of the pastureland.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stood

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“Stuck out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck%20out. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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