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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 projections
On Tuesday, voters elected Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, as the next mayor, according to network projections.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The winners include Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who will become the next mayor of New York City, according to NBC News projections.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
First, global electricity demand from data centers is expected to more than double to 945 terawatt hours by 2030 from 415 terawatt hours in 2024, according to projections from the International Energy Agency.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
During this time of year, Assisi transforms into an open-air nativity scene with stunning light projections displayed on the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Georgia Tech’s odds to make the CFP dropped from 54 percent to 30 percent with the loss, according to The Athletic’s Playoff projections model, though it is still favored to win the ACC.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
With projections of more than 100,000 new spacecraft being launched by 2030, compared to roughly 10,000 in orbit today, agencies have been developing ways to limit debris growth, improve decommissioning protocols, and enhance protective design features.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance released 2026 projections for select groups of enrollees.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Oil revenues are running below projections, and both the IMF and the Saudi finance ministry forecast multiyear budget deficits.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The winners include Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who will become the next mayor of New York City, according to NBC News projections.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
First, global electricity demand from data centers is expected to more than double to 945 terawatt hours by 2030 from 415 terawatt hours in 2024, according to projections from the International Energy Agency.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
During this time of year, Assisi transforms into an open-air nativity scene with stunning light projections displayed on the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Georgia Tech’s odds to make the CFP dropped from 54 percent to 30 percent with the loss, according to The Athletic’s Playoff projections model, though it is still favored to win the ACC.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
With projections of more than 100,000 new spacecraft being launched by 2030, compared to roughly 10,000 in orbit today, agencies have been developing ways to limit debris growth, improve decommissioning protocols, and enhance protective design features.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On Monday, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance released 2026 projections for select groups of enrollees.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Oil revenues are running below projections, and both the IMF and the Saudi finance ministry forecast multiyear budget deficits.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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In the years since the acquisition, sections of that property were sold off, including a plot with a large log house Tobolowsky built for the family.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Feature Film of a Director, ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal and special sections such as Macabre Dreams, Docu-Montage, Experimental Films, UNICEF and Restored Classics.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 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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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
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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,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The futuristic glass pyramids and stark white domes appear in stark contrast to the rugged Sonoran desert landscape and Catalina Mountains rising in the distance.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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That means Cosm will be able to send its in-house production team, which is responsible for the unique views provided to viewers at their domes, to key national TV games, events from next year’s All-Star Weekend, the playoffs and NBA Finals.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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This includes much of Tennessee and Kentucky, southwestern West Virginia, far western portions of Virginia and North Carolina, northern Alabama, northeast Mississippi, northwest Georgia, as well as southern portions of Indiana and Ohio.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In areas with heavy winter snowpacks, the snow acts as a great insulator, protecting the underground portions of the plant.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Air bubbles, cracks and bulges in a tire's sidewall could all warrant a tire change.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Originally designed for line-of-battle engagements, Fusō underwent major refits in the 1930s, gaining improved armor, torpedo bulges, and a speed of roughly 24 knots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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That enormous growth has drawn fresh political attention at a time when most countries are battling debt overhangs, making that capital look irresistible.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays have tried to add big-name pieces over the last couple of years in free agency, and that very well could be the case this offseason after just missing out on a World Series title.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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