as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
Cape Fear is one of the more colorfully named juts along the North Carolina coast
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sandbar juts out into the ocean
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Recent Examples of jut
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
Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
The Louis Vuitton ambassador opted for a plunging gown that put a new spin on florals and consisted of a floating tier that jutted out from her hips.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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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
At the park, most of our fellow riders congregated by the snack bars or rambled onto a nearby observation deck that jutted into the water.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
The Louis Vuitton ambassador opted for a plunging gown that put a new spin on florals and consisted of a floating tier that jutted out from her hips.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jut
Noun
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FanGraphs’ various projection systems all place him somewhere between 5-6 WAR for 2025.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The 180-degree rotating lens offers flexible projection angles, while electronic focus and automatic keystone correction ensure sharp images.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What stands out in photos taken in the arena is that the cameras really protrude, perhaps emphasized by the phone’s thin profile.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of the latest discoveries: Family spots wood sticking out of sand dune — and finds historic item in New Zealand In New Zealand, a family stumbled upon a piece of wood protruding from a sand dune, which turned out to be a historic artifact.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fans desperate to see the game – and other big names, including Mike Tyson and LL Cool J – attempted to break through double doors that opened inward as opposed to swinging outward, and a massive crowd swell rushed toward the entrance.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Musk, who has become a key adviser to Trump, saw the largest swell of his net worth, which grew almost $21 billion in the day after the election.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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What to Expect Laser treatments are relatively quick, outpatient procedures that cause minimal pain; some people feel poking or burning sensations.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Giveaway Entities’ right to amend these Official Rules, in whole or in part, does not apply to this Arbitration section.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The itinerary here is always evolving, so head to their experiences section to see what’s currently on offer.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Tuck its hem into the top of your yoga pants so that the dress bulges, creating the illusion of an oblate spheroid.—
Julie Sharbutt,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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Uncorrected Raw images show just a slight amount of barrel distortion, an effect that draws straight lines with a slight outward bulge.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The dome atop Ford Field removes weather as a variable and makes this pick more cut-and-dried than the other three this weekend.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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In addition to tree houses, domes, and mirror cabins (tiny homes with floor-to-ceiling windows made of reflective glass), the property atop Whitwell Mountain now offers a spa.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The downy also can peck at galls or protrusions on goldenrod plants where insect eggs are lurking.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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And this protrusion, where all its ports are located, even lights up with a soft, supple glow of RGB illumination.—
Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Jut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jut. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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