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protrude Synonyms

Another word for protrude

Choosing another word for protrude depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To extend beyond or above a surface; to stick out.

Usage Example

"A jagged rock began to stick out from the sandy bank as the tide receded."

Strongest
stick out
jut
jut out
project
Strong
bulge
extend
poke out
overhang

• verb (Context 2)

To thrust forward or cause something to stick out.

Usage Example

"The lizard can extend its long tongue with remarkable speed to catch insects."

Strongest
extend
project
stick out
Strong
thrust out
extrude

Opposites of protrude

The opposite of protrude shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retract
recede
withdraw
pull back
indent
sink
See all opposites of protrude

• Nearby Words

protract
protracted
protraction
protrude
protrusion
protrusiveness
protuberance

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Protrude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/protrude
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