PROTRUSIONS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

protrusions

noun

plural of protrusion

as in projections

a part that sticks out from the general mass of something the bizarrely shaped protrusions of a coral reef

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Recent Examples of protrusions 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 Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 Officially, these prominent bumper protrusions were inspired by jet-age design and missile imagery. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 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, 8 Oct. 2025 Karst formations, a porous rock, stick out as jagged protrusions in between lush forest and provide plenty of places for small creatures to hide. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 Their name comes from the unique protrusions on their back that resemble horns and serve as a defense mechanism against predators including other sharks, elephant seals and some large fish. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025

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The projections are a combination of the current Maxwell ratings and actual scoring patterns.

— Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Advocates often make overly optimistic revenue projections, and opponents often overstate how much such a tax might discourage investment.

— Tibor Besedeš, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of projections

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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.

— 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

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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.

— 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

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Rather than one long conveyor, Ford is using a new assembly tree process that splits the vehicle into three sections — front clip, rear clip, and battery deck — which enables better access so more operators can work on the vehicle at the same time.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
Engineers can estimate the depth of the damage using methods such as petrographic analysis – cutting thin sections from the wall and examining the microcracking under a microscope.

— Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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While the initial absorption was strong, this doesn't settle valuation or remove future supply overhangs.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
However, persistent inflation, a resilient labor market and Fed Chairman Warsh's hawkish tone still remain as market overhangs, with better than 50% odds of higher rates by year-end.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhangs

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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

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