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
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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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—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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At the top of the team scoring projections and the timing board, the CIF Southern Section Division 1 swimming championships looked familiar at several spots on Saturday.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The truth likely lies between official denial and worst-case projections.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 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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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Later, the Measure M half-cent sales tax, which passed in 2016, plus federal dollars, funded the remaining sections.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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It’s considered one of the most difficult and trickiest sections of the climb to the peak.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Flowerheads feature compact domes of tiny greenish-white flowers that form a pincushion-like center.—
Judy Nauseef,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The design leans futuristic, even, as the light bulbs peek from under Space Age domes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution — green, white and red with a lion and a rising sun — flutters from many overhangs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Protuberances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protuberances. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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