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
Based on the committee’s projections, the Huskies could go head-to-head with Ralph’s squad in the Final Four.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
FanGraphs’ ZiPS projections estimate no player on their roster will reach 20 home runs.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
After running off a 7-1 start in SEC play and sitting comfortably in most NCAA Tournament field projections, A&M will likely move to double-digit seed/bubble territory.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The district said about 120 positions are already listed as vacant, and other positions would be eliminated as a result of the normal budgeting process following enrollment projections.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s an important factor to keep in mind because the CBO and Wakely estimates of millions losing insurance were based on projections for full-year coverage, not initial sign-ups.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, the Peterson Foundation calculated, the latest projections show net interest soon exceeding records by any measure, totaling approximately $16 trillion over the next decade.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
In the United States, the average ski season shortened by five to seven days between 2000 and 2019, and projections suggest that this loss could double or even triple by 2050 as global temperatures continue to rise.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The Texas jobs forecast, Orrenius added, was also in line with national projections.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
FanGraphs’ ZiPS projections estimate no player on their roster will reach 20 home runs.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
After running off a 7-1 start in SEC play and sitting comfortably in most NCAA Tournament field projections, A&M will likely move to double-digit seed/bubble territory.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The district said about 120 positions are already listed as vacant, and other positions would be eliminated as a result of the normal budgeting process following enrollment projections.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s an important factor to keep in mind because the CBO and Wakely estimates of millions losing insurance were based on projections for full-year coverage, not initial sign-ups.
—Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Furthermore, the Peterson Foundation calculated, the latest projections show net interest soon exceeding records by any measure, totaling approximately $16 trillion over the next decade.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
In the United States, the average ski season shortened by five to seven days between 2000 and 2019, and projections suggest that this loss could double or even triple by 2050 as global temperatures continue to rise.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
The Texas jobs forecast, Orrenius added, was also in line with national projections.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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To create the look, Chue recommends, mentally divide the nail into three or four sections, and work in stages with a magnetic polish.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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At one point during this week’s rain, storm runoff tore off sections from a flood control channel near Santa Monica Canyon from the 1970s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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The landscape is lush and mountainous, with waterfalls set alongside granite domes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of southeastern Dallas County into Saturday afternoon, with storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to penny size, officials say.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 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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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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There are a couple of overhangs on the stock at the moment.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 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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This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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The score alternates between traditional ceremonial sounds and some jazz pieces by saxophonist Keïta Janota and Gaspard Gomis which frame the narration.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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