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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
Find your way into more populated parts of the world, however, and projections suggest the entire planet could be yours in just three years.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The projections improve slightly if Congress combines the OASI fund with the Disability Insurance fund.
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Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There is no question that varying projections of timing and severity of job loss caused by AI make designing such a major job creation strategy an unprecedented challenge.
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Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
Many could become ice-free by the end of the century under current warming projections.
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Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Other projections estimate the amount could approach $850 million over time as participation grows.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The standalone super-flick starring Milly Alcock as the titular heroine didn't bomb, but its $38 million domestic and $68 million global takes (per Rentrak) fall short of both projections and pricey budgetary estimates.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
Even optimistic projections form Fox Sports and Telemundo might not have anticipated that.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The projections improve slightly if Congress combines the OASI fund with the Disability Insurance fund.
—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There is no question that varying projections of timing and severity of job loss caused by AI make designing such a major job creation strategy an unprecedented challenge.
—
Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
Many could become ice-free by the end of the century under current warming projections.
—
Ashlesha Khatiwada,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Other projections estimate the amount could approach $850 million over time as participation grows.
—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
The standalone super-flick starring Milly Alcock as the titular heroine didn't bomb, but its $38 million domestic and $68 million global takes (per Rentrak) fall short of both projections and pricey budgetary estimates.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
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Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.
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To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
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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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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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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery.
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Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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The heat domes tend to form where the jet stream turns northward, moving up and over the dome itself and leading to strong flows of hot air from the south to the north near the Earth’s surface.
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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During matches earlier this year, bulges could be seen in the shoulder seams on jerseys for teams including France and Uruguay, the Guardian reported.
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The deep, lower roof overhangs are one of the simplest examples.
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That has been one of the biggest overhangs on the stock this year.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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