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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projected
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
When the new dealership opens, its annual gross sales are projected at almost $84 million, with 70% of that amount subject to Glenview’s 1% local sales tax, Brady said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of being a risk to crash into the lunar surface, 2024 YR4 is instead projected to have a close encounter with the moon – passing within a distance that is 18 times closer than the moon is to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Mecklenburg County voters ultimately approved that new one percent sales tax increase in November, which is projected to generate more than $19 billion over 30 years for regional transportation needs.
—Nick Sullivan
march 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
That scale matters for leaders who want the state to keep growing, as millions of people are projected to move to North Texas by 2050 for new jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
With a billion-plus mobile phones on the continent— many of which function as the primary screen for consumers — Africa could be the next untapped market for a microdrama industry that’s projected to grow to $26 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Before teams returned to action from the All-Star break, ESPN data scientist Dean Oliver projected that the Hawks would have to go 20-6 in their final 26 games of the regular season to crack the top six in the Eastern Conference.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Their ride from the airport was projected to cost about $80.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
When the new dealership opens, its annual gross sales are projected at almost $84 million, with 70% of that amount subject to Glenview’s 1% local sales tax, Brady said.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of being a risk to crash into the lunar surface, 2024 YR4 is instead projected to have a close encounter with the moon – passing within a distance that is 18 times closer than the moon is to Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Mecklenburg County voters ultimately approved that new one percent sales tax increase in November, which is projected to generate more than $19 billion over 30 years for regional transportation needs.
—Nick Sullivan
march 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
That scale matters for leaders who want the state to keep growing, as millions of people are projected to move to North Texas by 2050 for new jobs.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
With a billion-plus mobile phones on the continent— many of which function as the primary screen for consumers — Africa could be the next untapped market for a microdrama industry that’s projected to grow to $26 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Before teams returned to action from the All-Star break, ESPN data scientist Dean Oliver projected that the Hawks would have to go 20-6 in their final 26 games of the regular season to crack the top six in the Eastern Conference.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, blood was pouring out of Good’s left ear immediately after the shooting, and tissue protruded from the left side of her head, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported last week.—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2012, Hezbollah planned and executed a suicide bombing on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, that was carrying Israeli tourists, killing six and injuring dozens more.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The anticipated battery percentage at the final destination went up, not down, during four drives that were longer than an hour, regardless of speed.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the city was bracing for possible shortfalls based on an anticipated drop in property tax revenues, Bill Brown, chair of the city’s Budget Advisory Board, told the South Florida Sun Sentinel.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Later in the week, as other analysts poked holes in the Citrini scenario, the market recovered some of its losses.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Second baseman Ethan Mendoza looks like a completely different player, so much so that teammates have poked fun at him in interviews.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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For it, Carolyn wore a dress designed by Narciso Rodriguez, her friend from her time as a publicist at Calvin Klein.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The expected roster move saves the Chiefs $20 million against the cap while leaving $7 million in dead money.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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So far, the youngest Bay Staters are still far behind expected reading benchmarks.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Australian government has opened an emergency portal for citizens in Israel, Iran, Qatar and the UAE, and warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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This park does not accept cash, so be prepared to pay with a card.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And for now, the potential economic effects of war in the Middle East are a more immediate concern than longer-term effects from AI.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most rank-and-file journalists, like many other white-collar workers, view AI tools with deep suspicion and see their adoption as potential (or inevitable) threat to their livelihoods.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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