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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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Current pricing projections place the vehicle under $30,000.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These bulges are made from actin, a protein that helps shape the cell, and they weren’t stopped by certain inhibitors, meaning the process may be similar to other cell activities.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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There are wide back straps that smooth out any bulges, and the cups provide great separation, which is uncommon with many wireless styles.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Surely the Dodgers can afford to retrofit those sections with something to hold on to.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Since portions of it venture into remote sections with zero light pollution, the route is also excellent for stargazing.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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,
4 Jan. 2026
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The white-terrazzo bar is topped with three 18-foot verdigris sculptural palms, while velvet booths are encased in their own domes, reminiscent of shells.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The new Afeela Prototype 2026 looked remarkably similar to the Afeela 1 pre-production unit, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and an overall larger footprint.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its short overhangs, boxy but round-cornered shape, and stubbed hood all remind one of the Bus of the 1970s.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Protuberances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protuberances. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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