protrusions

plural of protrusion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of protrusions 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 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 Improper footwear may cause or exacerbate bunions, protrusions of the big toe knuckles. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025 Advertisement In other cases, however, the protrusions can affect the rabbits’ eyes and mouth, preventing them from being able to eat, drink, or see clearly. Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protrusions
Noun
  • Based on projections, groundwater supplies could drop by 32% by 2070, while surface water supplies are likely to decrease only by about 2%.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
  • These projections have been fairly accurate over the past decade, with sportsbooks predicting the East’s total number of regular season wins within single digits six times.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Moreover, the observations showed that when the antibiotic was effective, the bacteria shed more armor and developed surface bulges.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The orchestra’s sections — strings, percussion, and so on — work together, and the output of any one section alone cannot produce a symphony.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Divide the tubers in spring by cutting tubers into sections with a body, neck, and at least one eye.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.
    Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Some domes also come with a wooden board to protect your countertops.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was a key inspiration; elements of that building are reflected in Euphoria’s domes and arches, as well as its palette of gold, blue, red, and yellow.
    Janine Di Giovanni, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Protrusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusions. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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