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 The turnout that many were concerned had also been hurt by high ticket prices ended up being better than those first projections. — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Karen Jones, a space economist and lead author of the paper, said her research supports some of those optimistic cost projections. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 Nine policymakers penciled in at least one quarter-point hike in 2026 in their latest set of economic projections submitted at their June gathering. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 9 July 2026 Recent projections suggest that the need for a negative leap second is likely to hit before 2035. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 Clearly, the constant barrage of news, earnings projections, economic reports and advice from respected professionals streaming over media outlets 24 hours a day hasn’t helped investors tackle the problems of successful investing. — Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Current projections suggest that only around 400 million jobs will be created during that same period. — Paschal Donohoe, Time, 8 July 2026 Find your way into more populated parts of the world, however, and projections suggest the entire planet could be yours in just three years. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 July 2026 Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

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Noun

The most vivid sections focus on Garland, whose mood swings Minelli had to manage as a teenager, said The Sunday Times.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 July 2026
Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 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

Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of protrusions

Noun

Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
The heat domes tend to form where the jet stream turns northward, moving up and over the dome itself and leading to strong flows of hot air from the south to the north near the Earth’s surface.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of domes

Noun

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
During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Definition of bulges

Noun

Trying new decor trends is fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Freeze Pop flavors mixed with lemonade and oat milk, topped with sweet cold foam and dragonfruit pieces for a nostalgic, fruity sip.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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