as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
the bizarrely shaped protrusions of a coral reef
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Recent Examples of protrusion
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.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Their name comes from the unique protrusions on their back that resemble horns and serve as a defense mechanism against predators including other sharks, elephant seals and some large fish.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Their name comes from the unique protrusions on their back that resemble horns and serve as a defense mechanism against predators including other sharks, elephant seals and some large fish.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusion
Noun
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The raw materials out there that can run this type of projection are hard to find, which added to the $120,000 and counting Roberts spent on bringing this to his theater, including a $100,000 loan in August.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, current projections suggest that level could be approached, or even challenged again, by late summer if dry conditions persist.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is the small bony protuberance found at the rear base of the human skull.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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Along each stem is a bump or bulge where leaves previously attached to the stem.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some online commenters in areas where it has been deployed also say the system struggles to properly level surfaces after holes are filled, which can lead to speed bump–like bulges.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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But several Council members expressed the need for more stakeholder feedback before reaching a decision, in addition to clarity around which sections of city code the penalties would directly apply to.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fishery protects more than 145 acres of mangrove forest along its section of coastline.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The View High Sports and Entertainment complex dome proposal had drawn the ire of a group of neighbors and praise from the local soccer community.—
Nathan Pilling
March 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Torbiak is a fan of Isbreen the Glacier, a luxury igloo retreat with five geodesic domes located above the Arctic Circle in Norway.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Per the budget document, more than $47 million will go to infrastructure, including $18 million for plaza level waterproofing, $6 million for garage repairs and subgrade waterproofing and $14 million for the terrace level overhang and roof.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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This produced a 1-inch overhang on the front and left side of the vanity cabinet.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 June 2024
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While a portion of rallygoers voiced support for dramatic intervention against Cuba's leadership, others said their focus remains on peaceful, lasting reform.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the agency invited NCDOT Secretary Daniel Johnson, local officials and residents to visit the areas along the uptown portion of I-77 Monday, March 23.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Protrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusion. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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