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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
These projections estimate how many points each team would be expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.
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Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
This valuation seems justifiable given the company's robust growth, with consensus projections indicating a 43% revenue increase for FY'26 and a 19% rise for FY'27.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some directly correlate to current and future projections in alignment with the nation's economic climate, while others are company-specific and conducted to maximize profits at the behest of the workforce.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Began updating employment projections annually instead of every 2 years.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Fact, however, must take precedence over hopeful words and optimistic projections.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Warmer, drier weather raises fire risk The fire plan makes clear the park is heating up, with projections showing more extremely warm days, a decrease in snowmelt and a rise in landscape dryness.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The future of Nome Construction on the Nome project is expected to start next year and be completed in 2029, according to federal projections.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
New York — After a stunning streak that saw Nvidia blow Wall Street’s projections out of the water quarter after quarter, the chipmaker on Wednesday reported revenue for the July quarter that was essentially in line with expectations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
This valuation seems justifiable given the company's robust growth, with consensus projections indicating a 43% revenue increase for FY'26 and a 19% rise for FY'27.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some directly correlate to current and future projections in alignment with the nation's economic climate, while others are company-specific and conducted to maximize profits at the behest of the workforce.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Began updating employment projections annually instead of every 2 years.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Fact, however, must take precedence over hopeful words and optimistic projections.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Warmer, drier weather raises fire risk The fire plan makes clear the park is heating up, with projections showing more extremely warm days, a decrease in snowmelt and a rise in landscape dryness.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The future of Nome Construction on the Nome project is expected to start next year and be completed in 2029, according to federal projections.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
New York — After a stunning streak that saw Nvidia blow Wall Street’s projections out of the water quarter after quarter, the chipmaker on Wednesday reported revenue for the July quarter that was essentially in line with expectations.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 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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Fast forward to now, and while those trademark domes have seemingly been retired, the band members themselves have continued to evolve in surprising ways, whether that's through new music or unexpected side quests.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Temperatures on Saturday afternoon will be soaring into the triple digit across a large swath of the region, as far north as portions of Oregon and Washington.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 2025
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Climate Prediction Center In terms of precipitation, central California was given a 33 percent to 44 percent chance of below normal levels, with a greater probability in the southern part of the state, as well as for portions of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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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 design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Free People’s carefree, bohemian pieces are the epitome of vacation style—and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the brand is hosting an epic end-of-season sale that makes refreshing your packing list more affordable than ever.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each build has movable pieces, like the plane's propellers or rotor blades on the helicopter.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
27 Aug. 2025
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CMEs in particular are linked to swells of high-energy particles that can damage satellites, disrupt communications, and endanger astronauts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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But before the construction of a harbor in the mid-1960s altered the surroundings, the spot was a surfer's paradise, with easy, consistent swells.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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