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
Another cutesy promo video shows the robot phone coming to life, flipping out of a protrusion next to the usual camera bump in the back of the device, and even meeting a humanoid robot face-to-face.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 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.
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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.
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Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Feb. 2026
The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusion
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There is no question that varying projections of timing and severity of job loss caused by AI make designing such a major job creation strategy an unprecedented challenge.
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According to International Franchise Association projections, the franchising industry was still expected to experience growth and contribute to job creation in the United States, even in an uncertain economy.
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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.
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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.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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The Cruel Intentions star was showered with love in the comments section.
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In Paris, the heat upended peak tourist season, forcing the Louvre to close two hours early, the Eiffel Tower to shut ahead of schedule, and other major attractions to shorten hours or close sections, Euronews reported.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
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That has been one of the biggest overhangs on the stock this year.
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Run the lights along the perimeter—whether that’s along a fence line, roof overhang, or between posts—to outline the space with a soft, ambient glow.
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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.
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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.
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s across a large portion of the central and eastern United States, with some communities seeing multiple days of hot and humid conditions before the Fourth of July holiday weekend arrives.
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“Protrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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