as in dome
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
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Recent Examples of projection
The focus has shifted toward employment risk, and AI and jobs might be a common theme in speeches, projections, and press conferences in the upcoming weeks.
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Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Climate projections ‘materializing’ The storm is expected to move inland towards Laos and Thailand, China’s Meteorological Center reported, with the risk for flash flooding and mudslides increasing.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Some projections suggest nations like the Maldives or Marshall Islands could become largely uninhabitable within decades.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Every team has a ranking, a write-up and tool grades of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Climate projections ‘materializing’ The storm is expected to move inland towards Laos and Thailand, China’s Meteorological Center reported, with the risk for flash flooding and mudslides increasing.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Some projections suggest nations like the Maldives or Marshall Islands could become largely uninhabitable within decades.
—Lauren Gifford, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Every team has a ranking, a write-up and tool grades of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for projection
Noun
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The dome will give Liverpool a full-size indoor pitch for the first time.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dessert continues the theme with the Flaming Alaska, a meringue dome flambéed in front of you.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The books are now located on the top shelves of adult nonfiction sections, with signs notifying patrons of the change.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Parts of it would be carved up and grafted onto surrounding Democratic-leaning districts, and a significant portion would be added to a new Latino-majority seat in central Los Angeles County, basically leaving Calvert with a viable district from which to seek reelection.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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They are covered in small protrusions, reminiscent of warts.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Improper footwear may cause or exacerbate bunions, protrusions of the big toe knuckles.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The museum's fifth floor extends 20 feet beyond the light well’s corners, creating an overhang to frame the open space.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Until Judkins plays, Sampson is a timeshare piece with a nice burst and receiving upside.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its pieces look sleek and composed in the chaos of downtown streets, yet sophisticated enough for a gallery opening uptown.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Projection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projection. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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