as in to poke
to extend outward beyond a usual point
we spotted the kitten's tail protruding from beneath the dresser
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Recent Examples of protrude
On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.
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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Read Next World Large parasites found protruding from fish’s head in South Atlantic.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead of a traditional wheel, the Filante Record 2025 has a sci-fi-style yoke with protruding handles on each side that use steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems to control steering, stopping, and acceleration.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Now, two new studies are unraveling some of the mysteries surrounding the soft, fleshy structures protruding from our heads.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Read Next World Large parasites found protruding from fish’s head in South Atlantic.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Instead of a traditional wheel, the Filante Record 2025 has a sci-fi-style yoke with protruding handles on each side that use steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems to control steering, stopping, and acceleration.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Now, two new studies are unraveling some of the mysteries surrounding the soft, fleshy structures protruding from our heads.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Before the pandemic, Jackson County Public Health had about 30 employees, but swelled to about 120 during the crisis.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The agency hopes the undertaking will accommodate population swells on Fort Worth’s western outskirts.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Correct Your Posture Bad posture, especially slouching or jutting your head forward, can put excess strain on your jaw and neck muscles.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her gaze settled on the boot once more, noticing a sliver of paper jutting from inside the tongue.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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