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
The projections will be updated daily.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the hoopla was dialed down, though a series of projections on the wall that described ties to the First Amendment were underscored by the events of the evening.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Marking wrote in a March 10 email to Sacramento County Office of Education officials that the board was warned multiple times about the financial consequences of its decisions and that projections showed a $122 million deficit by the end of 2027-28.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Many analysts dispute the cost and schedule projections.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Still, Michael has exceeded expectations at the box office, with projections between $94 million and $100 million domestically and a global launch nearing $200 million as of Saturday, despite a wave of negative reviews from critics.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Worldwide opening weekend projections for the film are in the $150 million range.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The bulk of stock market growth in the last year has been predicated on aggressive projections of the future value of AI technologies and the companies that make them, which has raised fears of a bubble that could pop at any moment and drag the economy down with it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the hoopla was dialed down, though a series of projections on the wall that described ties to the First Amendment were underscored by the events of the evening.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Marking wrote in a March 10 email to Sacramento County Office of Education officials that the board was warned multiple times about the financial consequences of its decisions and that projections showed a $122 million deficit by the end of 2027-28.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Many analysts dispute the cost and schedule projections.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
Still, Michael has exceeded expectations at the box office, with projections between $94 million and $100 million domestically and a global launch nearing $200 million as of Saturday, despite a wave of negative reviews from critics.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Worldwide opening weekend projections for the film are in the $150 million range.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The bulk of stock market growth in the last year has been predicated on aggressive projections of the future value of AI technologies and the companies that make them, which has raised fears of a bubble that could pop at any moment and drag the economy down with it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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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.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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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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This form of carbon is named after Buckminster Fuller, a space futurist and architect known for his work on hemispherical structures called geodesic domes.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are 82 domes of seven different sizes and 4 minarets throughout, and has a large car park and a shopping mall underneath it.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scientists usually expect the central bulges of elliptical galaxies to form rapidly and thus be dominated by low-mass stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The tree is resting on wires as the root of the tree bulges up from the ground along William Penn Highway, a major roadway in the county.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Roach and Uwazurike each are expected to help fill the gap left by John Franklin-Myers, Denver’s lone high-profile free agency departure, but Sai’Vion Jones and Onyedim are the kinds of pieces the Broncos are betting play key roles at some point in the future.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The curators Christine Riding and Lucy Bamford have brought together ten canvases that were originally shown in London between 1765 and 1773—the pieces thanks to which, during his mid-thirties, the North Midlands artist first secured a national reputation.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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