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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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as in predicted
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Recent Examples of projected
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The United States’ economy will expand 2% in 2025, the IMF projected in its influential semiannual forecast, the World Economic Outlook.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
After undergoing surgery to repair the damage, Garland’s initial recovery timetable was projected at four to five months, placing his potential return within the early portion of the 2025-26 season.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The teams’ prolific offenses mean the game is projected to be a high-scoring affair.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
According to Redseer Strategy Consultants, India's electronics and appliances market is projected to almost double from about $75 billion in 2024 to roughly $130 billion to $150 billion by 2029.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As of October 2025, there are about 12,900 satellites up there, with tens of thousands more projected to be launched as the cost of space travel drops.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
Using that precise orbital data, Makadia's team simulated spacecraft impacts under a variety of conditions and projected Bennu's potential keyhole encounters, creating detailed impact-probability maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Oilers are an outstanding club, projected to easily be one of the NHL’s best again this season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
When different light patterns are projected, the device can perform a range of nonlinear-optical tasks, all within the same physical structure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The United States’ economy will expand 2% in 2025, the IMF projected in its influential semiannual forecast, the World Economic Outlook.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
After undergoing surgery to repair the damage, Garland’s initial recovery timetable was projected at four to five months, placing his potential return within the early portion of the 2025-26 season.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The teams’ prolific offenses mean the game is projected to be a high-scoring affair.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
According to Redseer Strategy Consultants, India's electronics and appliances market is projected to almost double from about $75 billion in 2024 to roughly $130 billion to $150 billion by 2029.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As of October 2025, there are about 12,900 satellites up there, with tens of thousands more projected to be launched as the cost of space travel drops.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
Using that precise orbital data, Makadia's team simulated spacecraft impacts under a variety of conditions and projected Bennu's potential keyhole encounters, creating detailed impact-probability maps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Oilers are an outstanding club, projected to easily be one of the NHL’s best again this season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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His legal team planned to contest the admissibility of the undercover evidence, but at a hearing in January, 2022, just as a judge’s associate began reciting the charges against him, White interrupted.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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With the latest installment of New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week getting started Tuesday, the rollout of the new format is being planned for April 2026 at the Starrett-Lehigh Building.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tupac unlocked the front door and poked his head inside.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The singer Sombr even poked fun at the concept in the middle of a concert this year.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The collection includes towels, sheets and bedding at opening price points designed to offer a natural alternative to synthetic textiles in the value category.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Nogales facility was designed to provide temporary housing and services for migrants awaiting processing or deportation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The highly anticipated launch, the vehicle's fourth flight of 2025 and first since May 27, finally took place after two mission scrubs – the first for a vehicle anomaly and the second due to weather.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated $120 million epic got a lengthy standing ovation and is being talked about as a major awards contender for Netflix.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rietz prepared accordingly, downloading some podcasts to her phone for herself, along with some cartoons, which were part of her 4-year-old daughter’s weekend routine.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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My experience prepared me to contribute immediately when I was appointed to the School Board in January of this year.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Darius Slay was an expected cap casualty.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Local planning agencies across the state are wrestling with how to zone data center projects under existing codes, and utilities are rushing to meet expected demand.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The final results of the weekend are calculated and championship points are gained.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The National College Attainment Network, a nonprofit aimed at improving student access to higher education, has calculated each state's affordability gap for nearly a decade.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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