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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
But another result, according to experts and projections from government officials, figures to touch wallets.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
To one leader of neutral atom computing, the Caltech team’s projections are not particularly surprising.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Even when the crowds were limited to cardboard cutouts and digital projections, sports served as a rare constant in American life once the restrictions on staging games were lifted.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The March job boost came in far higher than the gain of roughly 60,000 jobs expected by economists, according to consensus projections.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2026
While these accounts have rates competitive with the top CDs, these rates are variable and subject to change based on market conditions, meaning that interest-earning projections are speculative and likely to change.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to projections from Education Reform Now, if just 15% of Connecticut taxpayers participated, families here could see well over $700 million in scholarship support.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
That timeline marks a sharp acceleration from earlier projections and reflects growing concern over drone-heavy battlefields.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Early projections for Comet R3 span a wide range.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
To one leader of neutral atom computing, the Caltech team’s projections are not particularly surprising.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Even when the crowds were limited to cardboard cutouts and digital projections, sports served as a rare constant in American life once the restrictions on staging games were lifted.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The March job boost came in far higher than the gain of roughly 60,000 jobs expected by economists, according to consensus projections.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2026
While these accounts have rates competitive with the top CDs, these rates are variable and subject to change based on market conditions, meaning that interest-earning projections are speculative and likely to change.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
According to projections from Education Reform Now, if just 15% of Connecticut taxpayers participated, families here could see well over $700 million in scholarship support.
—Christopher P. Desanctis, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
That timeline marks a sharp acceleration from earlier projections and reflects growing concern over drone-heavy battlefields.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
Early projections for Comet R3 span a wide range.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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Two days earlier, while Texas was busy taking SEC colleague Kentucky apart in sections, basketball legend Rebecca Lobo — ESPN’s lead analyst — said what many in the women’s hoops world have been thinking for some time now.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Any serious assault depends on a huge conveyor belt of civilian ferries, deck cargo vessels, pier sections, ports, marshaling yards, beaches, fuel points and unloading nodes.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 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 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
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 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
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Williams’ letter says the property is located in the North Fork New River Archaeological Zone, which contains portions of a historic camp and a burial ground for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mother Nature may have helped with the trimming by sending a freeze to cause many leaves or portions of leaves to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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More recently, Indigenous peoples such as the Chumash and the Yokuts used asphalt to make face paint, game pieces, glue, and waterproofing caulk for boats and baskets.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane A puffy parka or clunky pair of boots can take up a solid chunk of suitcase space.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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