as in projections
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 protrusions
Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Improper footwear may cause or exacerbate bunions, protrusions of the big toe knuckles.
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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.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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
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
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
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Find your way into more populated parts of the world, however, and projections suggest the entire planet could be yours in just three years.
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Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that.
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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.
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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.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.
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To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
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The deep, lower roof overhangs are one of the simplest examples.
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That has been one of the biggest overhangs on the stock this year.
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Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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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.
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“Protrusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusions. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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