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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
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Simply put, investors were spooked by Fed policymakers projecting a possible interest rate hike to combat stubborn inflation.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Red Lobster is projecting positive net income by the end of the fiscal year under Adamolekun's leadership, according to the Vanity Fair profile.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Reporting and insights Simplifi offers many great features, such as projecting your other spending beyond more consistent bills like rent or subscriptions.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Still, futures market traders are currently projecting that the central bank will have to hike rates in order to tame inflation by December, with a 60% chance that a hike could happen as soon as October.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Presidents often mixed sports and politics Playing, or at least being avid fans of, sports has long given presidents ways to connect to everyday voters while also projecting vitality.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Out of bounds Weather forecasting involves looking at the current state of the atmosphere and projecting it just a few hours (or days) into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
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CoreWeave, for instance, despite projecting significant revenue, carries a speculative-grade credit rating and substantial debt.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Simply put, investors were spooked by Fed policymakers projecting a possible interest rate hike to combat stubborn inflation.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Red Lobster is projecting positive net income by the end of the fiscal year under Adamolekun's leadership, according to the Vanity Fair profile.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Reporting and insights Simplifi offers many great features, such as projecting your other spending beyond more consistent bills like rent or subscriptions.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Still, futures market traders are currently projecting that the central bank will have to hike rates in order to tame inflation by December, with a 60% chance that a hike could happen as soon as October.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Presidents often mixed sports and politics Playing, or at least being avid fans of, sports has long given presidents ways to connect to everyday voters while also projecting vitality.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Out of bounds Weather forecasting involves looking at the current state of the atmosphere and projecting it just a few hours (or days) into the future.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Adjective
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Spalding contends that the container manufacturers sold equipment at inflated prices to leasing companies, ocean carriers and logistics providers, which then incorporated those costs into lease rates, freight charges and transportation fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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An audit published in January of this year showed the NBE was incurring significant losses in the process of buying gold at such an inflated premium.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
Verb
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And while certainly shaken up, the driver and passenger (also test dummies in this case) likely could have walked away without being struck by shattered glass or a protruding antler.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Features such as surface roughness and protruding fibers create more sites where particles can stick to the outer surface rather than passing through.—
Sumit Mandal,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Christie’s is planning to open a boutique wine shop at its headquarters in Rockefeller Center, thanks in part to assistance from New York state legislators who passed a law allowing the auction house to get around a regulation dating back more than a century.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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King Charles was also treated at the same clinic at the time, for an enlarged prostate.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
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The agency also calls for updating information related to prostate cancer risk and revising warnings regarding enlarged prostate.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The post included a picture of a baby’s feet poking out from a blanket.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.—
Mary Foskett,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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This woman hired me two years ago to help guide her through the process of designing and building her dream retirement home.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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The giant automotive manufacturer’s job will be designing, engineering and mass-producing the autonomous vehicles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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