as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
the tree trunk had several mossy protuberances where branches had once grown
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Recent Examples of protuberances
When cells produce proteins, the amino acids spontaneously fold into tangled and twisted structures, with pockets and protuberances, and sometimes long, trailing tails.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protuberances
Noun
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That means already dire projections about sea level rise might be underestimating the risk.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ticket sales were drastically behind the studio’s projections of $16 million to $18 million, as well as rivals and independent tracking services, which offered a more conservative estimate of $10 million to $15 million.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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The piece has eight sections, representing eight rounds of chemotherapy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Real Man Adventures isn’t broken up into chapter-length sections of narrative, but rather brief, discursive essays.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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There is a wide variety of greenhouse options, from farmhouse-style A-frames to modern geodesic domes.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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Putting it all together, Broadcom tackled the overhangs surrounding its stock head on, and the market is responding nicely in extending trading, with shares up about 5%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Protuberances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protuberances. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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