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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
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.
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CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While global oil demand is projected to grow next year, the recent instability has bolstered interest in renewable energy, which could also chip away at crude consumption longer term.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Ejiofor, a 6-8 forward/center and the reigning Big East Player of the Year, is projected to go late in the first round or early in the second.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
That duo has made Peregrine one of the fastest-growing companies in the govtech AI space, a market valued at roughly $25 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $109 billion by 2035.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The Magic, according to sources and reporting done by USA Today’s Rookie Wire, have held pre-draft workouts with several prospects who are projected to be selected in the second round.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Construction timelines are still being finalized, but work is projected to begin next summer.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
In addition to losing May after two seasons, Michigan will be without three players projected to be first-round picks in the NBA draft Tuesday night.
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Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Tech stocks fell Monday even as the US projected optimism about ongoing peace talks with Iran.
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Jake Angelo,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Tweaking those will move the positional projections accordingly by elevating or lowering the team’s play calling and overall projected production.
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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.
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CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Social Security trust fund, which supports over 75 million Americans, is projected to dry up in 2032.
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Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While global oil demand is projected to grow next year, the recent instability has bolstered interest in renewable energy, which could also chip away at crude consumption longer term.
—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Ejiofor, a 6-8 forward/center and the reigning Big East Player of the Year, is projected to go late in the first round or early in the second.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
That duo has made Peregrine one of the fastest-growing companies in the govtech AI space, a market valued at roughly $25 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $109 billion by 2035.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The Magic, according to sources and reporting done by USA Today’s Rookie Wire, have held pre-draft workouts with several prospects who are projected to be selected in the second round.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Construction timelines are still being finalized, but work is projected to begin next summer.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
In addition to losing May after two seasons, Michigan will be without three players projected to be first-round picks in the NBA draft Tuesday night.
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Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Tech stocks fell Monday even as the US projected optimism about ongoing peace talks with Iran.
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Jake Angelo,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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Before the season started, a major reason for optimism was the anticipated return of former All-Star left-hander Justin Steele.
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Who knew this $10M indie feature with an under $20M P&A spend which released one week after Mandalorian and Grogu (which cost $165M net and a hundred million plus in global P&A) would overtake an anticipated summer franchise tentpole?
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The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons.
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In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin.
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No memorial or public service has been planned at this time, Brown's family said.
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All of those players, should their signings go as planned, should be in the Pacers orbit throughout the offseason.
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The Farmers' Almanac says the expected average temperature in DC this month will be 74 degrees, 2 degrees above average.
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.
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Griffin also poked at the cohosts in the immediate aftermath of Hasselbeck and former View moderator Rosie O'Donnell's legendary on-air fight in 2007, as Griffin was a guest host the following day and brought up the incident numerous times — which annoyed Walters in the moment.
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Late in the third, the Knights seemed to retake the lead after Pavel Dorofeyev poked home a loose puck.
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The Harwerths used the engagement photos for their save-the-date invitation designed to look like a Costco food-court menu and then served Costco cake at the wedding.
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Originally designed for athletes, the sporty staple has long since transcended its performance roots, becoming a fixture in the wardrobes of fashion people everywhere.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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Instead of constantly reacting, teams are prepared.
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Christian Moya, an assistant coach and set-piece analyst at La Liga club Sevilla, was impressed by the detail with which Tuchel’s side had prepared their set-piece approach for their opening match against Croatia last Wednesday.
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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