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 Moments later, Jay is trapped inside, surrounded by gooey protrusions of undulating flesh. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 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

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Independent retail teaches you to forecast off real reorders instead of hopeful projections, and to line up production with what is actually moving.

— Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Still, Solomon cautioned that there might be pressure on rates as the financing needs grow, which would affect returns and the viability of certain projections.

— Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 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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Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of bulges

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With two sections framing her face in the front, the back half of her head was teased and tangled into a little bouffant lift at the crown.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Separate sections were constructed at puppet scale, allowing animators to stage performances that could be integrated with miniature elements and digital backgrounds.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sections

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The sedan features short overhangs and a streamlined side profile, which does get accentuated by the flat door handles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Former employees claim that officials at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, opted not to undertake repairs of leaks in the building’s roof overhangs months ago.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of overhangs

Noun

Scaling up Engineers discovered voids, or air pockets, between layers of carbon fiber that make up the domes’ composite structure.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
The company recently identified an issue with the manufacturing process on one of its propellant domes, according to a Rocket Lab video that shared details on the launch delay.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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