1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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2
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
ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stood together publicly for the first time today and projected an image of unity and authoritarian strength.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The storm is also projected to contribute to heavy rainfall in Arizona from late Wednesday through Friday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Data center electricity consumption, which reached 200 TWh in 2022, is projected to grow to 260 TWh by 2026, with AI applications driving substantial portions of this growth.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While advertising has been projected as a multi-billion-dollar revenue opportunity since Netflix began running ads in 2022, the company has not broken out ad revenue as a line item in its financials.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
In places like California or Texas, officials often issue warnings about red-flag conditions when demand is projected to strain the system.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Tennessee lottery players are keeping their eyes on the prize this week as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, now projected to hit $565 million for Saturday’s drawing.
—Boris Q'va, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
When generating new frames, this point cloud is projected back into 2D from the new camera angle to create partial images showing what should be visible based on previous frames.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stood together publicly for the first time today and projected an image of unity and authoritarian strength.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The storm is also projected to contribute to heavy rainfall in Arizona from late Wednesday through Friday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Data center electricity consumption, which reached 200 TWh in 2022, is projected to grow to 260 TWh by 2026, with AI applications driving substantial portions of this growth.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While advertising has been projected as a multi-billion-dollar revenue opportunity since Netflix began running ads in 2022, the company has not broken out ad revenue as a line item in its financials.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
In places like California or Texas, officials often issue warnings about red-flag conditions when demand is projected to strain the system.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
Tennessee lottery players are keeping their eyes on the prize this week as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, now projected to hit $565 million for Saturday’s drawing.
—Boris Q'va, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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Smoker said his family was rebooked in premium economy on the new flight out of Newark, New Jersey and the vacation resumed as planned.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Family matters The event was initially planned by Jamie Kinnison of Waterford, Robert’s niece.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The post, which shared several photos from the outing, also poked fun at the couple getting caught in the rain while meeting with schoolchildren at the museum.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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While some people argued that the photo was degrading to women, Carpenter stood by the photo and poked fun at the controversy while sharing alternate album covers.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The expected utility—that is, the insights and advantages a buyer hopes to extract—largely dictates the price ceiling.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Investors are now looking forward to the US nonfarm payrolls data due Friday to determine the size of an expected Fed rate cut later this month.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Regressive assessments lead to high-value homeowners paying too little and low-value homeowners paying too much when bills are calculated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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My mind was quiet while my brain calculated.—
Emily Meg Weinstein
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Second, crews will be working to protect the gains made on containment lines off of the McKinley Grove Road and will be actively watching for potential spot fires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lamuta, the study’s corresponding author, emphasized the wide potential applications of the technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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