as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
the bizarrely shaped protrusions of a coral reef
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Recent Examples of protrusion
Other extant primates typically have receding lower jaws, without a distinct protrusion.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusion
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Should the projection hold, that’s good news for Disclosure Day’s studio Universal Pictures, considering that industry trades were forecasting a lower opening for the film earlier this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The ceremony opened with a performer hoisted on a robotic arm interacting with projections of environments drawn from international and Chinese films, setting the tone for a festival that is leaning into artificial intelligence while insisting on cinema’s irreducible humanity.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s made from a four-way stretch fabric that shapes, smoothes, and minimizes bumps or bulges that may show through your T-shirt.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2026
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Astronomers believe that, some 500 million years ago, NGC 1266 merged with a smaller galaxy, leading to a burst in star formation—but the collision also increased the mass in the central bulge.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Then, separate four small sections at the crown of your head and clip them away from the rest of your hair (these will be your mini braids).—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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The residential project includes a panoramic terrace, which overlooks Brunelleschi’s dome of the cathedral.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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This is a very complicated print with all the actuators and overhangs.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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To avoid these issues, prune overgrown plants and trees regularly and pay particular attention to plants that have grown into walkways or that overhang areas where children and pets are active.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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Today, convexity, which can be more expensive, is used earlier and some experts recommend a convexity-first approach after ostomy surgery.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
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Brazil started off the Group Stage portion of the tournament with a 1-1 tie in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The portion of the Genesis verse cited by Roupp on his hat included God's promise to never again send a worldwide flood and the rainbow in the sky is the sign of that covenant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Protrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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