1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in inflated
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of projecting
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
If the January-to-March ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is any indication, Maersk and its contemporaries will still be staying put, especially with the carrier projecting in its earnings call that the Red Sea disruption would last all of 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The house’s spectacle in Grand Palais and fashion show is rooted in technological, futuristic and artisanal imaginations, while experiencing a dichotomy with the reinvention of clothing, which carries a sensitive memory of the past — projecting a constellation of colors, codes and values.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
With just two days left, organizers are projecting record attendance with approximately 30,000 festivalgoers coming from across the city and around the world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
Also of note, four panelists are picking the Houston Texans to beat the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson, while two are projecting the Ravens to win by a field goal in a tight matchup.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
For someone like Eli, then, projecting movie-star-like virility and vigor was an exercise in social advancement, in distancing himself from his babushka forebears’ grim reality.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are among the states most likely to be affected, with NOAA projecting a 60 to 80 percent chance of above-normal temperatures in the area.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
By projecting vibrant story scenes onto the wall or ceiling, nighttime becomes something magical.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The team showed that entanglement creation and single-photon collecting may happen simultaneously across multiple atoms by projecting their one-dimensional atom array onto a commercial fiber array.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
If the January-to-March ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is any indication, Maersk and its contemporaries will still be staying put, especially with the carrier projecting in its earnings call that the Red Sea disruption would last all of 2025.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The house’s spectacle in Grand Palais and fashion show is rooted in technological, futuristic and artisanal imaginations, while experiencing a dichotomy with the reinvention of clothing, which carries a sensitive memory of the past — projecting a constellation of colors, codes and values.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
With just two days left, organizers are projecting record attendance with approximately 30,000 festivalgoers coming from across the city and around the world.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2025
Also of note, four panelists are picking the Houston Texans to beat the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson, while two are projecting the Ravens to win by a field goal in a tight matchup.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
For someone like Eli, then, projecting movie-star-like virility and vigor was an exercise in social advancement, in distancing himself from his babushka forebears’ grim reality.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are among the states most likely to be affected, with NOAA projecting a 60 to 80 percent chance of above-normal temperatures in the area.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
By projecting vibrant story scenes onto the wall or ceiling, nighttime becomes something magical.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Verb
-
Deputy Thomas Zajac, first on the scene, found Heskett kneeling in the grass near the park’s Old Mill Trail, grasping a pocketknife protruding from his abdomen.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Keta’s long layers fell on the sides of her face, while the back was noticeably teased and twisted with spiky pieces protruding out.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Oracle first began the process of planning its new campus before 2021, when an economic development agreement was announced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
-
In the midst of putting up your pumpkin decor and planning your Halloween costume, don’t forget that fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
But the unrelentingly positive energy, like the inflated compliment culture of Hollywood as a whole, begins to grate.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
-
The team surrounding the viral celebrity helped her into an inflated tub filled with water for the actual delivery.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny has commented little, save for an SNL monologue poking fun at the situation.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
-
The bit kicked off by poking fun at the Senate hearing that took place earlier this week.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
-
From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Upon being tasked with designing a transportation network for fulfillment centers that handled millions of packages annually, Kumar was faced with the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Panelists will unpack the day-to-day challenges of designing action, the hurdles performers face on set, and the growing influence of stunt designers stepping behind the camera.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Wells was also known for organizing clean-up efforts at cemeteries in historically Black neighborhoods, including Lincoln Memorial Park in Brownsville.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share