Synonyms of projected

projected 1 of 2

adjective

as in predicted

Related Words

• predicted
• anticipated
• expected
• potential
• awaited
• planned
• future
• prospective
• possible
• nearing
• subsequent
• upcoming
• eventual
• coming
• unborn
• later
• forthcoming
• impending
• imminent
• approaching
• final
• ensuing
• oncoming
• posterior
• after
• last
• pending
• ultimate
• ulterior

Dissimilar Words

• previous
• prior
• anterior
• precedent
• past
• preceding
• antecedent
• bygone

projected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of project

1

as in protruded

to extend outward beyond a usual point

some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protruded
• poked
• bulged
• swelled
• stood out
• ballooned
• jutted
• stuck out
• billowed
• bunched
• started
• extended
• overhung
• pouched
• bellied
• pouted
• pooched
• beetled
• inflated
• bagged
• stretched
• lengthened
• domed
• expanded
• distended
• dilated
• elongated
• mushroomed
• blew up
• snowballed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracted
• compressed
• condensed
• shrank
• constricted

2

as in planned

to work out the details of (something) in advance

we must project next year's budget now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planned
• designed
• prepared
• calculated
• plotted
• arranged
• organized
• charted
• budgeted
• outlined
• shaped
• devised
• choreographed
• mapped (out)
• drafted
• laid out
• framed
• blueprinted
• schemed (out)
• intended
• contemplated
• strategized (about)
• sketched
• conspired
• figured
• intrigued
• aimed
• contrived
• had on
• meant
• got up
• machinated
• put up
• concerted
• meditated
• premeditated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of projected

Adjective

Tweaking those will move the positional projections accordingly by elevating or lowering the team’s play calling and overall projected production. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 June 2026

Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center. — CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026

Verb

Social Security faces trust fund depletion dates projected for the next decade that would trigger across-the-board benefit cuts unless lawmakers act sooner. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

This unusual warmth is exactly what climate change is projected to bring in 20 years time, and will lead to 44% more days of extreme heat than would be expected in a normal year, according to the study. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Those are very encouraging numbers, $250 billion projected over eight years to generate growth in the American economy, over 140,000 jobs to be created. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

The Trojans are also projected to beat the reigning state champion Yellow Jackets in that game. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

A lot of the players’ gambits rely on chutzpah, humor, and projected self-assurance. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization warned that the impending storm — driven by warming ocean temperatures — is projected to be one of the worst in recent years. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

In addition to Barkov’s return, Florida bolstered its forward group by trading for Brady Tkachuk, who is projected to start the season on the Panthers’ top line with Barkov and Reinhart. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

That means the city could need to dip into other sources if projected revenue fall short. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026