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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
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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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
It is described as bright green with small protuberances on its back.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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
In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
It is described as bright green with small protuberances on its back.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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
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 come next year’s tax season, there will be no sliding-scale limit to how much people could owe back in subsidies for 2026 if their income exceeds their projections.—
Julie Appleby,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The projections will be updated daily.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 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 text is divided into three chronological sections in Annette Susannah Beveridge’s English translation (1922), reflecting the three territories Babur ruled in succession.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026
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Torbiak is a fan of Isbreen the Glacier, a luxury igloo retreat with five geodesic domes located above the Arctic Circle in Norway.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cliff swallows make nests out of mud pellets that cling to overhangs.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 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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“Protuberances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protuberances. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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