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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projecting
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
OpenAI is projecting that its total revenue for 2030 will be more than $280 billion, with nearly equal contributions from its consumer and enterprise businesses, said the sources, who asked not to be named because the information is private.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
That is a little cooler than Wall Street had been projecting.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump, projecting his image as a deal-maker during the inaugural meeting, issued a veiled threat to countries that have held back from joining.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Carbery, a Canadian, was already projecting Wilson’s linemates — one in particular — weeks before Team Canada’s first practice.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The brand expects wholesale retail sales to grow more than 40 percent this year, driven by the Target launch, and is projecting 20 to 30 percent top-line growth across the total business.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Each scent by Commodity comes in a personal, expressive, and bold iteration, starting off as close and intimate and working all the way up to projecting and long-lasting.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Harbaugh, who has been active in speaking with the media, also needs to be able to trust that the Giants are projecting one consistent message from the building.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Early on Friday morning, the Euro model was projecting that Washington, DC, would receive about 4 inches of snow from this event, compared to the 18 inches put down by the GFS model.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
OpenAI is projecting that its total revenue for 2030 will be more than $280 billion, with nearly equal contributions from its consumer and enterprise businesses, said the sources, who asked not to be named because the information is private.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
That is a little cooler than Wall Street had been projecting.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump, projecting his image as a deal-maker during the inaugural meeting, issued a veiled threat to countries that have held back from joining.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Carbery, a Canadian, was already projecting Wilson’s linemates — one in particular — weeks before Team Canada’s first practice.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The brand expects wholesale retail sales to grow more than 40 percent this year, driven by the Target launch, and is projecting 20 to 30 percent top-line growth across the total business.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Each scent by Commodity comes in a personal, expressive, and bold iteration, starting off as close and intimate and working all the way up to projecting and long-lasting.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Harbaugh, who has been active in speaking with the media, also needs to be able to trust that the Giants are projecting one consistent message from the building.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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State officials are asking lawmakers to craft a bill that would allow the Department of Social Services to limit Medicaid payments for unionized nursing homes whose owners hire family members at inflated salaries.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those inflated costs fall squarely on the shoulders of small businesses and working families through higher premiums and lower take-home pay.—
Bianca Blomquist,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Team Fluff's Twilight Barkle, a special needs dog with a protruding forehead from Hearts & Bones Rescue in Dallas, scored the game's final touchdown.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Benign conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, vigorous exercise or even a long bike ride can temporarily push your PSA up.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Prince Edward and the former Prince Andrew smiled for the camera while poking their heads through the stone barriers on the grounds outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Social media users have also been poking fun at how popular the jackets are among the Asian diaspora.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The organization relies on community support and is preparing for a Mother's Day fundraiser to continue the work.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fine restaurants must wait for customers’ orders before preparing the food.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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In Delhi, there was a growing awareness by middle powers of the need to build their own AI capability — whether in training their own models, designing their own chips, or extricating themselves from the convenient but risky grip of Silicon Valley software giants.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also hope their research will aid in designing better quantum correction schemes and extending the coherence time of the qubits.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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