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as in poking
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 protruding
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Her right hand gripped the scissors with the round finger holes embedded in her palm and the pointed end protruding from her fist.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 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
In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The exhibit will be visible from the street, set up in a protruding bay window, and visitors will be able to walk through the railcar.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The whole setup looks like a giant creature with an extremely dense and compact body, a long, protruding neck, and an almost-cute face — a little bit like Wall-E, and a little bit like the servant-pet-robot from Red Planet that turns on Val Kilmer and tries to murder him.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The center point is perhaps what looks like a gigantic mountain with two 'spikes' protruding from its peak, like the antennae on an insect.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Her right hand gripped the scissors with the round finger holes embedded in her palm and the pointed end protruding from her fist.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 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
In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The protruding exterior door handles are easy to grab with heavy gloves on and look good.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protruding
Adjective
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The 15-inchers specifically are the newer RPF1 RS design, which has a flatter face with less convex spokes.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nice little Rogen dig here that reminds me of This Is the End poking fun at The Green Hornet.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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In response to shouts for everyone to get down, one administration official at a media table crawled under it, with just her high heels poking out.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whereas Vaslav’s unorthodox looks infatuated many people, hers (protuberant teeth and lips, stocky body, flat chest, powerful thighs) alienated many.—
Alastair Macaulay,
The New York Review of Books,
29 Dec. 2022
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And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2022
Verb
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Reiner sat mostly expressionless in the courtroom—his eyes wide open and bulging.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
29 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
Adjective
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At the new Orkin Discovery Zone inside the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, visitors can learn how termites and the mounds these bulbous invertebrates make have inspired the chimneys in our homes.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The insect has a long neck and narrow head topped with bulbous compound eyes and a pair of long antennae.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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According to the Wall Street Journal, investor John Devaney first encountered the property in 2003 during a helicopter lesson, spotting its massive private helipad jutting into the bay below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nolan developed esophageal varices, which are swollen veins in the esophagus that can burst and bleed.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plant them alongside companion plants like potatoes, peppers, beans, or peas, but avoid garlic, onions, and other cruciferous plants that may increase the risk of both plants suffering from a fungal disease that causes swollen roots and eventual death.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Complications from measles include ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, blindness, and swelling of the brain, the CDC said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Measuring just several tens of cubic millimeters, the new microbattery eliminates many of the safety risks associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), such as swelling, leakage, and overheating, by avoiding liquid electrolytes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Protruding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protruding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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