as in sections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
filed down all the projections until the surface was smooth
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Recent Examples of projections
That’s what both the projections and the other rankings have said for the last few weeks.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, there will be some warning bells following the sharp sell-off in Novo Nordisk's shares, after the Danish pharmaceutical rival disappointed investors with its sales projections.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition won a legislative supermajority in Sunday’s election, projections show, cementing her grip on power and providing a strong mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This offers projections of idyllic countryside to create the illusion of being outdoors.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The board directed staff to return at a future meeting with clearer budget projections and plans for supporting students who will transfer to other schools.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the past, their faces were created with projections.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Those firms’ spending, along with Microsoft’s growing projections, totals more than a staggering $630 billion.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The projections will appear on both ceilings and columns.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
However, there will be some warning bells following the sharp sell-off in Novo Nordisk's shares, after the Danish pharmaceutical rival disappointed investors with its sales projections.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition won a legislative supermajority in Sunday’s election, projections show, cementing her grip on power and providing a strong mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This offers projections of idyllic countryside to create the illusion of being outdoors.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The board directed staff to return at a future meeting with clearer budget projections and plans for supporting students who will transfer to other schools.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
In the past, their faces were created with projections.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Those firms’ spending, along with Microsoft’s growing projections, totals more than a staggering $630 billion.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The projections will appear on both ceilings and columns.
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Space gets tight in the general admission sections as people jockey for a spot, but none of that matters once everyone stands up to dance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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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
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The dammuso stays temperate thanks to its 19-to-23-inch-thick stone walls, which slowly absorb heat during the day and release it at night, and its domes—more than 13-feet tall—that allow rising heat to dissipate above the living spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bienvenu refuses to dwell on the mechanics of the time travel technology, the holograms, or protective domes.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Give your plants about a month to determine the extent of the cold damage and then remove affected portions.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, sidewall bulges or blisters and dents in wheel rims.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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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
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Analysts added that this might be exacerbated by overhangs on the potential deal between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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High jewelry pieces by Levuma completed the look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, if your wardrobe consists of neutral or mostly black pieces, consider a colorful face or a playful aesthetic, such as the digital models.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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