PROTUBERANCES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protuberances

noun

plural of protuberance

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. — 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

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Noun

Before committing enormous public resources, Central Florida should demand facts, not just renderings, population statistics and optimistic projections.

— Rich Bradley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
At the same time, young Spaniards are leaving the country's more remote regions to pursue education and corporate jobs in major cities, leaving 42% of the country’s 8,000 villages at risk of total depopulation, according to governmental projections.

— Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of projections

Noun

Burls are sound, hard, woody swellings or protrusions that form on the trunks, branches, or roots of trees.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
These types of protrusions are fairly common, particularly in older men, and occur when a small amount of abdominal contents, such as fat or a bit of intestines, slips through a gap or weak point in the muscles and tissues of the abdominal wall.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of protrusions

Noun

During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.

— Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Galactic bulges tend to be the oldest parts of galaxies, forming billions of years before the disks, at least in the Milky Way's case.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of bulges

Noun

The Draco pad includes miles of drilling, and Erie still owns the mineral rights beneath several small sections of land that extend underneath neighborhoods.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
This prize will acquire work from the Presents sections, which this year features 55 emerging galleries.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sections

Noun

The domes of Kata Tjuṯa glow vermillion red and fade to watermelon pink as the sun rises higher.

— Elizabeth Warkentin, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the domes’ modest 700-square-foot dimensions; each dome includes big amenities such as a king-size bed, full dining table, couch, kitchenette, and custom bathroom (as well as heating and air conditioning).

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of domes

Noun

The Kickstarter file came out dimensionally accurate, with good overhangs out to 85 degrees, but the stringing was noticeable and prominent.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

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