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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
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
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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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Based on the committee’s projections, the Huskies could go head-to-head with Ralph’s squad in the Final Four.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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FanGraphs’ ZiPS projections estimate no player on their roster will reach 20 home runs.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Artificially enlarging their crotch area, either by injecting their genitals with engorging chemicals or stuffing their underwear to create bigger bulges, allows the athletes to alter their suit measurements.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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To create the look, Chue recommends, mentally divide the nail into three or four sections, and work in stages with a magnetic polish.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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At one point during this week’s rain, storm runoff tore off sections from a flood control channel near Santa Monica Canyon from the 1970s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are a couple of overhangs on the stock at the moment.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Where the roof overhangs the back porch, vents fitted with fine-gauge mesh are designed to block embers from entering the attic.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The landscape is lush and mountainous, with waterfalls set alongside granite domes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Protrusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protrusions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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