PROJECTIONS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

projections

noun

plural of projection

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 While something like the Mercator or Equal Earth projections would both make sense for a map related to Apollo, neither excels at depicting the poles, as their treatment of Antarctica attests. — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The projections were based on exit polls and partial counting for ARD television. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026 But the most dire projections have not come to pass more than six months into a conflict that has no end in sight. — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 But after that, with projections showing OCPS losing thousands more students over the next five years, closure discussions seem inevitable. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 The 2026 financial year ended in a roughly $5 million loss, with an additional $5 million loss forecasted for 2027, according to district data projections. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 But the most dire projections have not yet come to pass six months into a conflict that has no end in sight. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 The networks do not submit their ad rates to public scrutiny, but these figures represent the most concise means of assessing the ratings projections for the 2026-27 season. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 In its latest projections, shared at the 70th General Conference in Vienna, the agency says global nuclear capacity could reach 1,284 GWe by 2060 if the most optimistic scenario plays out. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

But other sections, like artificial language, are no longer in use.

— Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
The complaint accused Blake of violating 11 sections of the city charter, including misuse of official position, special consideration or treatment and engaging in activities incompatible with his office.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sections

Noun

As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.

— Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of protuberances

Noun

Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of protrusions

Noun

The two domes that once housed the San Onofre nuclear reactor cores will start coming down early next year.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Their prototype domes are only about the size of a wine cork at this point, but their compressive strength is comparable to low-grade concrete.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of domes

Noun

About 3 to 6 inches of rain was forecast for Guerrero and Michoacán states, with smaller amounts possible for coastal portions of Oaxaca, Colima and Jalisco states.

— DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Police said investigators were later shown clips from Peters’ Twitch account that captured portions of the evening.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of portions

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Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.

— Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Definition of bulges

Noun

Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Remove any large groupings of plants like saw palmetto, yaupon, wax myrtle and gallberry, especially if the plants are close to the home, adjacent decks or porches or under eaves or overhangs.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhangs

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Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Crab shells, whole and in pieces, turned up all over the school, to be swept away with the dust and fallen leaves and other litter, placed in a trash bag, and carried off behind the buildings to the incinerator.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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