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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The projections for a hike now appear to be a response to inflation that has surged since the start of the Iran war and three months of solid job growth.
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Still, long-term projections for young families are bleak.
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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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Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case.
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Inspect hoses every six months for damage like cracks, bulges, or corrosion to avoid leaks or bursts.
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In La Guaira, entire sections of Catia la Mar remained without electricity on Thursday after many residents spent Wednesday night sleeping in streets, cars or near damaged buildings, terrified of further collapses.
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This involves patching sections of roads to avoid triggering federal ADA access ramp requirements that are mandatory during full resurfacing.
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Under the grandstand overhangs, guys in full thobes and bucket hats played keepy-uppy.
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This is a very complicated print with all the actuators and overhangs.
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Filling a National Battle Depot with spare parts (or even spare modules--like a few spare bows or bow domes for Virginia Class submarines) will force the PAEs to really exercise their new authorities.
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
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“Protrusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusions. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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