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verb

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Recent Examples of jut
Noun
Stan builds his Trump gradually, starting him out as a callow and uncertain young man who, outside of the petulant jut of his jaw, could be almost any 1970s New York striver. Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Its signature pier juts into the Pacific as waves big enough to make surfers salivate break beyond miles of white sand. Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Verb
Anderson has also wrapped denim into an asymmetrical form so that the fabric drapes diagonally from one jutting hip, falling as fluidly as an elegant gown painted by John Singer Sargent. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025 The discovery began when a local fossil enthusiast noticed a fragment of bone jutting from the base of a weathered cliff along Dorset’s famed Jurassic Coast. Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
  • This Broncos draft class is perhaps particularly interesting in that department, given the projection involved with Harvey, first-round pick Jahdae Barron’s versatility, and the light collegiate snap counts for OLB Que Robinson and TE Caleb Lohner.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
  • The most recent population projection by the Florida Bureau of Economic Research estimates that Florida’s population will increase from approximately 22.6 million in 2023 to between roughly 24.7 and 31.4 million in 2050, a 9.3 to 38.8% increase.
    Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Multiple factors contribute to the discovery of bodies in the spring time, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday, pointing to increasing water temperatures, the rate of water currents and a swell of activity on the water.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 7 May 2025
  • The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first measles case Wednesday — news that comes amid a swell of measles cases across the country.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During that same April 5 episode, Weekend Update’s Colin Jost poked fun at the singer in a bit about the economy.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
  • The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • For the fourth main section of practice, the Chargers also installed plays and schemes.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Fans gushed over the sweet image and clip in the comment section of the Instagram post.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Those bulges protruding like alien offspring are potato, dozens of layers stacked and compressed into golden squares with crisp edges.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • In that game, Colorado turned a 2-0 bulge into 3-1 — then 4-1 and, eventually, 5-1.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
  • Each of the three domes is covered in a translucent plastic membrane to protect it from the elements and is supported by a framework made from a different material.
    Adam Williams May 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Gone are most of the toggle switches (and the little safety protrusions that accompanied them) on the dashboard, with the exception of one for changing between drive, reverse, and neutral, plus another to switch between drive modes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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