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
Her right hand gripped the scissors with the round finger holes embedded in her palm and the pointed end protruding from her fist.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for protrude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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When Andrei Vasilevskiy tried to poke the puck away, Bolduc had moved so deep into the crease area that the puck went off him and into the net for his first career playoff goal.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The host also poked fun at the Trumps’ living separately despite being married for 22 years.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nicholas Galitzine, resplendent with wavy blond hair and bulging muscles, has the power.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rather than use a standard shopping basket or bag, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Veneers and crowns can cause temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort, while implants may lead to swelling and soreness in the first few days.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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While a warm, four-bar bassline chugs alongside dubby stabs and bouncy swells, BEA1991’s vocals switch from nonchalant monotone to falsetto in a way that sounds like an involuntary yelp of joy.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Better yet, there’s no screen jutting up from the dash, and there’s even room for vents above the stereo (which features a tape deck).—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Gothic terra cotta storefront section jutting out toward Sheridan Road that houses the Holiday Club came later, Preservation Chicago said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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