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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
Oracle’s revenue projections stun analysts.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Finally, my projections are meant as broad expectation setters and not a hard ceiling or floor for each player.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Here are the latest projections prepared after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed and before much of it was rolled back in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Sunday government officials did not conduct any data projections before deciding to roll back vaccine mandates to assess the impact this move would have on the state’s overall case numbers.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said there’s no need to do projections of the potential effects of ending vaccine mandates for children, as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes to make his state the first one to scrap immunization requirements.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The compact truck trend is showing growth, with projections for an increase in 2025.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Previous budget projections from ATN that included both increases to what hotels pay and getting that state assistance still had a deficit.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Some directly correlate to current and future projections in alignment with the nation's economic climate, while others are company-specific and conducted to maximize profits at the behest of the workforce.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Finally, my projections are meant as broad expectation setters and not a hard ceiling or floor for each player.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Here are the latest projections prepared after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed and before much of it was rolled back in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Sunday government officials did not conduct any data projections before deciding to roll back vaccine mandates to assess the impact this move would have on the state’s overall case numbers.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said there’s no need to do projections of the potential effects of ending vaccine mandates for children, as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes to make his state the first one to scrap immunization requirements.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The compact truck trend is showing growth, with projections for an increase in 2025.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Previous budget projections from ATN that included both increases to what hotels pay and getting that state assistance still had a deficit.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Some directly correlate to current and future projections in alignment with the nation's economic climate, while others are company-specific and conducted to maximize profits at the behest of the workforce.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projections
Noun
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Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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They are covered in small protrusions, reminiscent of warts.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Improper footwear may cause or exacerbate bunions, protrusions of the big toe knuckles.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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It is filled with avant-garde architecture, domes and soaring silvery steel umbrellas to shield visitors from the heat.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Showing viewers the most newsworthy portions of conversations with newsmakers is viewed as having more value than letting those same interview subjects run out the clock with talking points.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By mixing tradition with play, the pieces are meant to make both everyday meals and holiday gatherings feel special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Projections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projections. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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