projections

noun

plural of projection
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 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 Two of the biggest differences between your projections and the win total odds involve teams with new coaches in Oklahoma State and Iowa State. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Like Texas, Wisconsin has passed bipartisan tax breaks to entice companies to do business there and were losing out on revenue when the profits blew away their projections. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The partnership will address these engineering needs alongside shipping logistics, demand projections, and regulatory oversight. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 That is why Amanda is a true star and the rest of these ladies are just projections in a third-rate planetarium. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 The projections are a combination of the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026 PlannerPlus adds real-time account linking, state and federal tax projections, Roth conversion modeling, Medicare planning and access to 250-plus customizable inputs. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
  1. sections
  2. protuberances
  3. protrusions
  4. domes
  5. portions
  6. bulges
  7. overhangs
  8. pieces
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
  • 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
Definition of protuberances
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
  • 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
  • Markets targeting parts of South Carolina also reach portions of North Carolina and Georgia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Another mother, whose daughter is also serving on the carrier, said sailors are receiving smaller portions of food.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
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 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
Definition of overhangs
Noun
  • The Sharks have surrounded him with legit building blocks, adding high-end pieces like Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, Will Smith and Keaton Verhoeff to the mix.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney Disney’s strategy of keeping its cards close to its chest has led to it only releasing two pieces of concept art for its Abu Dhabi park.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pieces

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