PROJECTIONS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

projections

noun

plural of projection

as in sections

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 Maybe the projections are realistic, but the inter-company structures depend a lot on the types of numbers that executives often embrace over optimistically. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Industry projections suggest the Canary Islands could reach between 3,000 and 4,000 specialized animation and digital-arts jobs over the coming years. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 July 2026 On the call, CEO Vimal Kapur said that all those projections reflect the status quo in the Iran war. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Driven by projections of massive tourism and a $750 first-time host incentive from Airbnb, many local property owners expected a sizable payout. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 But neither of these models had initial sales projections as ambitious as those for the Edsel and Cybertruck. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Meanwhile, eight games into the 2025 season, after the Hurricanes lost twice in a three-game span to fall to 6-2, projections gave Cristobal’s team just a 5% chance to make the postseason field. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The Legend of Korra In Concert will invite fans to experience Korra’s world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series in chronological order. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 July 2026 The numbers and projections seemed to only add to existing skepticism on Wall Street, sending Netflix shares down nearly 9% in after-hours trading. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 July 2026

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Noun

Experience gained from managing heavy steel distortion during the welding of KSTAR’s vacuum boundaries informed the tooling and quality control methods later used to fabricate the thicker, more complex ITER sections.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
People are flooding their comment sections from afar with questions, condolences and claims of AI manipulation.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026

Definition of sections

Noun

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
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

Definition of protuberances

Noun

Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
These types of protrusions are fairly common, particularly in older men, and occur when a small amount of abdominal contents, such as fat or a bit of intestines, slips through a gap or weak point in the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of protrusions

Noun

In 2025, the company finalized an agreement with Baghdad to redevelop oil and gas resources in Kirkuk, covering the Baba and Avanah domes of the Kirkuk field and the nearby Bai Hassan, Jambur and Khabbaz fields.

— Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Air flows clockwise around these domes, but until now, none of them have been in quite the right spot to drag Canadian smoke south.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of domes

Noun

The chicken tenders are fantastic, and the portions are sizable.

— Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Tropical storm conditions will continue spreading across portions of the Louisiana and Texas coasts within the warning area into the evening.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of portions

Noun

During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.

— Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of bulges

Noun

This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports.

— Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Some build nests underground in grassy areas or dense vegetation, while others look for openings in trees, wall voids, eaves, and roof overhangs, says Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

Definition of overhangs

Noun

Yelp’s list celebrates used furniture stores across the country that offer affordable alternatives to traditional retail, highlighting businesses where shoppers can find distinctive pieces without the price tag of brand-new furniture.

— Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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