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
At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
These large dark brown colored animals, characterized by a protruding shoulder hump, are social animals that often form herds, which appear to be directed by older females.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
In December, New York homeowners spotted what turned out to be a complete mastodon jaw protruding from the soil in their yard.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
On the back of the dress, a protruding three-dimensional stiletto paid further homage to Oz.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
These large dark brown colored animals, characterized by a protruding shoulder hump, are social animals that often form herds, which appear to be directed by older females.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
In December, New York homeowners spotted what turned out to be a complete mastodon jaw protruding from the soil in their yard.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
On the back of the dress, a protruding three-dimensional stiletto paid further homage to Oz.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protrude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrude
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This week, they’re dominated by the moon, which enters its bulging gibbous phase in advance of next week’s full strawberry moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, a historic wooden structure built in 1914 that juts half a mile into Monterey Bay — the longest public pier on California’s coast — is damaged.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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“Protrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrude. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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