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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
While tax collections will still grow modestly, SEA 1 lowered revenue projections by about $20 million in 2027 and roughly $30 million in 2028, according to Hanson.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Trending Shorts Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
The idea was first introduced as part of a broader review of the city's five-year budget projections in 2024, when Waukesha officials acknowledged emerging spending gaps.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Prior to the announcement of his first world tour, projections teasing the news went up on iconic structures in London, Atlanta and Los Angeles, including on the Louvre museum in Paris, in Times Square in New York and on the CN Tower in Toronto.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
The truth is both jobs asked me to offer up parts of myself, and both left me exposed to other people’s projections.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Heading into opening weekend, however, projections dropped to $15 million with some anticipating a start as low as $8 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The Longhorns began the season with a 64 percent chance to make the Playoff, according to The Athletic’s projections.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
That full live experience includes dreamlike visuals, including white lights, drapery, and keyhole and window-esque projections.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Trending Shorts Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
The idea was first introduced as part of a broader review of the city's five-year budget projections in 2024, when Waukesha officials acknowledged emerging spending gaps.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Prior to the announcement of his first world tour, projections teasing the news went up on iconic structures in London, Atlanta and Los Angeles, including on the Louvre museum in Paris, in Times Square in New York and on the CN Tower in Toronto.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
The truth is both jobs asked me to offer up parts of myself, and both left me exposed to other people’s projections.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Heading into opening weekend, however, projections dropped to $15 million with some anticipating a start as low as $8 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The Longhorns began the season with a 64 percent chance to make the Playoff, according to The Athletic’s projections.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
That full live experience includes dreamlike visuals, including white lights, drapery, and keyhole and window-esque projections.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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The unconventional seating arrangement at the venue allows for fans sitting in the surrounding sections to swarm around the singer with ease.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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The recent protests were triggered by the deaths of several pregnant women following routine C-sections in the coastal city of Agadir, spotlighting the crumbling healthcare system.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 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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Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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As per the press release, these included small, circular protrusions or bumps, elliptical protrusions with a fingerprint-like pattern, and a third set of large, round marks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Skyview also recently added clear-ceiling stargazing domes so travelers can stare into the heavens from bed.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center also is watching a disturbed area over the Bay of Campeche in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico that has a minimal chance of formation but is forecast to bring heavy rains to portions of Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula and southern Mexico this week.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our research uncovered a thriving ‘shadow AI economy’ where employees use personal ChatGPT accounts, Claude subscriptions, and other consumer tools to automate significant portions of their jobs, often without IT knowledge or approval.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, the observations showed that when the antibiotic was effective, the bacteria shed more armor and developed surface bulges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 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
Noun
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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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The Canadiens have some other nice, underrated pieces here, too, led by Guhle, who at 23 years old could take another step if healthy all year.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They are made by chopping oat groats into smaller pieces and have a chewy texture.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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