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
That means already dire projections about sea level rise might be underestimating the risk.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Ticket sales were drastically behind the studio’s projections of $16 million to $18 million, as well as rivals and independent tracking services, which offered a more conservative estimate of $10 million to $15 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This version of Yoshida would drastically improve those projections.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
No one will scoff at these projections.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Last Sunday, the NCAA Tournament's selection committee revealed its newest projections for its top-16 seeds.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Universities, search collectives, other organizations and government authorities have developed and implemented AI to investigate missing persons, using techniques including database analysis, forensic identification or age-progression projections.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Both projections were before Tate went through his combine workouts Saturday.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Ticket sales were drastically behind the studio’s projections of $16 million to $18 million, as well as rivals and independent tracking services, which offered a more conservative estimate of $10 million to $15 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This version of Yoshida would drastically improve those projections.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
No one will scoff at these projections.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Last Sunday, the NCAA Tournament's selection committee revealed its newest projections for its top-16 seeds.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Universities, search collectives, other organizations and government authorities have developed and implemented AI to investigate missing persons, using techniques including database analysis, forensic identification or age-progression projections.
—Karen Esquivel, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Both projections were before Tate went through his combine workouts Saturday.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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Several have been placed around the busy sections of York Boulevard and Figueroa Street, an activist said, inside businesses in the area as well as homes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Including the existing building, new gym, play areas and outdoor sections, the overall size of the education hub would be 89,400 square feet, the proposal stated.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When cells produce proteins, the amino acids spontaneously fold into tangled and twisted structures, with pockets and protuberances, and sometimes long, trailing tails.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 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 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,
4 Mar. 2026
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There is a wide variety of greenhouse options, from farmhouse-style A-frames to modern geodesic domes.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Everything is bigger in Texas, especially the portions.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some online commenters in areas where it has been deployed also say the system struggles to properly level surfaces after holes are filled, which can lead to speed bump–like bulges.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Putting it all together, Broadcom tackled the overhangs surrounding its stock head on, and the market is responding nicely in extending trading, with shares up about 5%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Where the roof overhangs the back porch, vents fitted with fine-gauge mesh are designed to block embers from entering the attic.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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These are problem-solving pieces that save space, simplify outfits, and make getting from gate to getaway feel effortless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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