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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
Neither public sector employees nor anyone else will really benefit when New York ends up billions of dollars in the hole partly as a result of overly rosy long-term projections and unsustainable promises.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
In dry periods under that plan, Lakes Powell and Mead could fall below minimum power pool 30% to 40% of the time, according to Bureau of Reclamation projections.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Allen didn’t work out at the combine, so this is a film-first evaluation, but his keys, angles and finishing ability give him one of the safer projections in the class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
State workforce projections estimate the state could need tens of thousands of additional nurses in the coming decade, while hospitals and clinics are already struggling to fill critical roles.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Its latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
With roughly 53% of votes counted, projections showed Magyar’s Tisza party on track for a landslide victory that could give it a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.
—Greg Wehner , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
In dry periods under that plan, Lakes Powell and Mead could fall below minimum power pool 30% to 40% of the time, according to Bureau of Reclamation projections.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Allen didn’t work out at the combine, so this is a film-first evaluation, but his keys, angles and finishing ability give him one of the safer projections in the class.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
State workforce projections estimate the state could need tens of thousands of additional nurses in the coming decade, while hospitals and clinics are already struggling to fill critical roles.
—Henry D Shannon, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Its latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The projections will be updated daily.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
With roughly 53% of votes counted, projections showed Magyar’s Tisza party on track for a landslide victory that could give it a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.
—Greg Wehner , Simon Owen, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has a flood warning in effect for the Muskegon River, along with additional river sections in West Michigan.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some sections of the track, which will use existing streets, roads and sections of the air station tarmac, will be repaved.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 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
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It is described as bright green with small protuberances on its back.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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Plastic domes help retain moisture and raise humidity levels for an effective mix of heat and moisture.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Live shrub portions may be down closer to the ground.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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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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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
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Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those pieces of software, among other things, power operating systems and transfer data for things connected to the internet.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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