project onto

verb

projected onto; projecting onto; projects onto
: to believe or imagine that (one's ideas, feelings, etc.) are shared by (another person)
She projected her fears onto him.

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Two projectors projecting onto this wall are going to make the wall appear bent in a certain way, like a funny illusion. Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 Yes, Hannah Wells is supposed to be the most relatable, down-to-earth girl in the room, the one who feels easiest to project onto. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 May 2026 The event also promoted Kaia's campaign film Short/Cuts, which was projected onto the wall next to the outdoor bar. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 Behind McCartney and his band, photos of his childhood and time with early Beatles iteration the Quarrymen were projected onto a screen. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for project onto

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“Project onto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/project%20onto. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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