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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
At the top of the team scoring projections and the timing board, the CIF Southern Section Division 1 swimming championships looked familiar at several spots on Saturday.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The resort unveils new and updated features every year—in 2026, look for Aquavia Lumina, a nighttime walk through a canyon with lights, projections, and music that immerses you in a story world.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
All projections and probabilities are rounded to the nearest whole number.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The problem is that while demand projections for these minerals keep climbing, major new mineral discoveries have become increasingly rare.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
From World Cup attendance projections to plea deals in the Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
This delay has reduced enrollment projections, according to the meeting agenda.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Each of these projects has exceeded projections for usage, driving further economic growth.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The resort unveils new and updated features every year—in 2026, look for Aquavia Lumina, a nighttime walk through a canyon with lights, projections, and music that immerses you in a story world.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
All projections and probabilities are rounded to the nearest whole number.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The problem is that while demand projections for these minerals keep climbing, major new mineral discoveries have become increasingly rare.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
From World Cup attendance projections to plea deals in the Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
This delay has reduced enrollment projections, according to the meeting agenda.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Each of these projects has exceeded projections for usage, driving further economic growth.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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Later, the Measure M half-cent sales tax, which passed in 2016, plus federal dollars, funded the remaining sections.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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It’s considered one of the most difficult and trickiest sections of the climb to the peak.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The glamping domes also provide a unique option for overnight lodging.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted and the amount remaining in the fund after portions are distributed to pay attorneys, expenses and other fees.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Led by Chairman Brendan Carr, the FCC accused ABC’s The View of not complying with the equal-time rule, even though the interview portions of talk shows have historically been exempt from the rule requiring equal time for opposing political candidates.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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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The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution — green, white and red with a lion and a rising sun — flutters from many overhangs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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