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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
Belt tightening, more optimistic revenue projections, lower-than-expected costs and reserve funds in varying degrees helped state and local government spending plans avoid yawning deficits.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The size of Ohio’s tax break skyrocketed, dwarfing previous projections, as opposition to data centers is sweeping through cities, suburbs and towns there and prompting lawmakers to form a committee to study the impact.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
His projections were calculated based on the 2025 tax year.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The former household may be able to retire at age 73, while the latter may do so at age 57, according to his projections.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 May 2026
The industry has not met its multi-billion-dollar projections.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Embark on a journey through six possible future worlds and engage with films, audio stories and soundscapes, installations and projections, costumes and tapestries, movie miniatures and speculative artefacts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The psychological thriller has obliterated projections, with early tracking suggesting a $40 million to $50 million domestic debut.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The size of Ohio’s tax break skyrocketed, dwarfing previous projections, as opposition to data centers is sweeping through cities, suburbs and towns there and prompting lawmakers to form a committee to study the impact.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 29 May 2026
His projections were calculated based on the 2025 tax year.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The former household may be able to retire at age 73, while the latter may do so at age 57, according to his projections.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 May 2026
The industry has not met its multi-billion-dollar projections.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Embark on a journey through six possible future worlds and engage with films, audio stories and soundscapes, installations and projections, costumes and tapestries, movie miniatures and speculative artefacts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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Clarke Central football coach and former Georgia baseball coach David Perno was diagnosed with lung and blood cancer in January and had surgery to remove two sections of his right lung in March, the coach confirmed to the AJC on Thursday.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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But perhaps the most salient sections are those that deal with music’s positive effects on all human brains, not just those that are injured or impaired.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 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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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
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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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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Other award-winning sites include a place with a drive-in movie theater near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, geodesic domes in Texas, safari tents in Kentucky, a secluded tent getaway in the Catskills of New York and a converted school bus outside Lake Huron in Michigan.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 May 2026
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The project also includes widening portions of the right of way to a minimum of 20 feet at that location.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Carr later opened an equal-time rule investigation into ABC’s The View, even though the interview portions of talk shows have historically been exempt from the rule.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 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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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Make sure your grill is a few feet from your home and far away from awning overhangs, plants, etc.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Raymond James upgrades Invitation Homes and AMH to outperform from market perform The firm says several industry overhangs are poised to be removed due to a housing affordability bill advancing through Congress.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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To design a room around books, mix them with ceramics, small pieces of art and objects to create depth.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Housing plans Prospects for Pritzker’s ambitious package of proposals to build more housing in Illinois seemed murky Friday, though several pieces of legislation have inched forward in recent days.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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