PROJECTIONS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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 They are expected to represent close to 25% of the population by 2050, according to projections by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics. — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The crux of that work is that analysts believe lower iPhone shipments this fall are not yet reappearing in 2027 projections. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 In the first, rates were 150 basis points higher than current projections between 2026 and 2036, and in the second, rates were just 50 basis points higher. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 The team used projections of emissions throughout the life cycle of batteries used for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage through 2050. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 By 2045, in some projections, a plurality of English readers will live in China. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Here, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled some of the analyst projections and questions for Netflix’s third-quarter earnings report. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Proper due diligence means examining construction costs, operating expenses, funding gaps, financial sustainability and realistic projections. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 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

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Noun

A couple of sections in the shade, on the home sideline, rose a bit more than 3%.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
This is against the backdrop of the French government imposing a curfew and many businesses and some famous tourist attractions shutting down amid the wave of violence that engulfed sections of Paris and other cites around the country.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 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

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

Definition of protrusions

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

Definition of domes

Noun

Adell said roads such as Rocky Canyon Road and 8th Street run through portions of that area, and only allow responders 10 feet of space on either side.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
The score also compares the amount of each food needed to provide 100 grams of protein, not equal-sized portions.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of portions

Noun

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

Noun

Broad windows, strategic skylights, and deep overhangs optimize vistas and weather exposure, keeping interiors light and warm.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
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

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