as in projecting
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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Verb
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Behind the headband is where things get sculptural, with three bulbous bouffants stacked on top of one another, each smaller than the one in front of it.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 May 2025
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In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.—
Tim McKeough,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Generally, a plant whose roots are poking out will be completely root-bound.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bloating causes your belly to feel full and look distended.—
Kathleen Felton,
Health,
9 June 2024
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But for all its brawn and atmosphere and robustly choreographed combat, this is a distended historical tapestry too sprawling to remain compelling, particularly when its focus veers away from the central couple.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories The sneaker’s tongue appears a bit puffier than normal Dunk Lows, with padding reminiscent of what would be seen on an SB Dunk variation.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The look wove aspects of the traditional Chinese qipao, or cheongsam, such as the mandarin collar and a floral pattern, with unexpected flourishes – soft, puffy sculptures encircling the bust and hip, black lace and a thigh high slit.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Patrick Reuter, winemaker at Dominio IV Wines, notes that Yamhill-Carlton has a convex hillside tilting to the Northeast.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Providers have been instructed to use headphones, computer privacy screens and even convex mirrors to block veterans’ view of other people in the room, documents and interviews show.—
Ellen Barry,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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“Jutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jutting. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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