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
Advertisement In other cases, however, the protrusions can affect the rabbits’ eyes and mouth, preventing them from being able to eat, drink, or see clearly.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
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Locals have described the growths as scabby patches with black, toothpick-like or quill-like protrusions around the mouth and face of cottontail rabbits spotted in yards and parks in Fort Collins, according to the WFSB report.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Hernias are protrusions of internal organs through the muscle wall that may require surgery for repair.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 July 2025
These cells are narrow and have short microvilli, finger-like protrusions on the surface of some cells.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images What To Know
Locals have described the growths as scabby patches with black, toothpick-like or quill-like protrusions around the mouth and face of cottontail rabbits spotted in yards and parks in Fort Collins, according to the WFSB report.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Hernias are protrusions of internal organs through the muscle wall that may require surgery for repair.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 July 2025
These cells are narrow and have short microvilli, finger-like protrusions on the surface of some cells.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusion
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Its interactive projections can show what a child experiences when entering the tube of an MRI machine or enable practitioners to find hazards in their patients' homes.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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At the current high multiple, that translates to about $6–7 billion in profits, or roughly $16 billion in revenue, assuming a 40% net margin—a target consistent with long-term projections.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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Above the central display is a ventilative protuberance sporting a pair of menacing ambient lights.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
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Why Nations Care About Longevity Japan’s aging costs, Europe’s silver wave, China’s shrinking workforce, America’s senior tipping point, and Saudi Arabia’s youth bulge all explain why longevity has moved from science experiment to state strategy.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nonic or English pint glasses are of a similar shape but with a bulge an inch or so from the top.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have debated for decades how these dinosaurs used their signature dome.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
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That dome still rises above Skylight Inn today, and not much else has changed, either.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lastly, there’s still a legal risk overhang related to the talcum powder lawsuits.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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If your app was already using a rounded square without any overhang, Tahoe will add a glassy border around the edge of it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 June 2024
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Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.—
Jeff Henriksen,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2021
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This is especially true when facing the game's many bosses, who often only briefly telegraph their intentions before unleashing attacks that can fill a huge portion of the screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Subway said its four Fresh Fit sandwiches will be built on multigrain bread and contain a serving of vegetables, at least 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories in a 6-inch portion.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Protrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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