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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
CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The base salary awarded to Fudd is projected to increase to $572,000 in the third year of the rookie contract, with a fourth-year option base salary of $646,360, according to a copy of the rookie scale in the new CBA reviewed by Sportico.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The trust funds for Social Security benefits and Medicare’s hospital insurance are projected to become insolvent in roughly seven years.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
With almost all of the ballots tallied, Tisza is projected to win 138 seats in the 199-seat legislature, Reuters reported, enough for a supermajority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Now, Magyar is projected to end Orbán’s 16-year stint as Hungary’s prime minister.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The Kings never played a game with the starting lineup that was projected at the beginning of the season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to Counterpoint's Hwang, commodity memory prices are projected to continue surging by more than 50% in the second quarter, with supply-tightness unlikely to ease soon.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
California gas prices are the highest in the nation and are projected to rise as oil refineries leave the state.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Operating costs for soybean production have stayed elevated since 2020 and are projected to increase again in 2026, according to the agency.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The base salary awarded to Fudd is projected to increase to $572,000 in the third year of the rookie contract, with a fourth-year option base salary of $646,360, according to a copy of the rookie scale in the new CBA reviewed by Sportico.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The trust funds for Social Security benefits and Medicare’s hospital insurance are projected to become insolvent in roughly seven years.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
With almost all of the ballots tallied, Tisza is projected to win 138 seats in the 199-seat legislature, Reuters reported, enough for a supermajority.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Now, Magyar is projected to end Orbán’s 16-year stint as Hungary’s prime minister.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The Kings never played a game with the starting lineup that was projected at the beginning of the season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to Counterpoint's Hwang, commodity memory prices are projected to continue surging by more than 50% in the second quarter, with supply-tightness unlikely to ease soon.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
California gas prices are the highest in the nation and are projected to rise as oil refineries leave the state.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
Verb
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nine months earlier, in October 2024, tensions over anticipated traffic at Raising Cane’s on Eagle Road sparked conversations about why large fast-food chains like Cane’s and In-N-Out were treated, under code, the same as drive-thru dry-cleaners or banks.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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Officers poked a hole in the bag and found the elder Ordonez's body.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Back in February 2025, Duff poked fun at her daughter Mae, mixing some mischief in her Valentine's Day post.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many working-class red-state voters—for whom Vance’s right-populist brand is designed—seem dismayed by the spike in gas prices and the neglect of problems at home.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Keep your busy life organized with Cozyla, a smart touchscreen hub designed for the whole family to bring together schedules, routines, chores and meal plans into one easy-to-use display.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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An expected nomination hearing for Federal Reserve chair candidate Kevin Warsh has been delayed, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Thursday evening.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Others, however, see potential benefits, especially for local businesses trying to stay competitive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Claude’s potential culpability in this and other potential war crimes was a subject of widespread speculation, not only in the media but in Washington.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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