1
as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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2
as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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as in inflated
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Recent Examples of projecting
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Challenger is projecting retailers may add under 500,000 positions in the final three months of 2025, marking the smallest seasonal gain in 16 years and an 8% decline from the year-ago period.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There little turnover among head coaches at the Power Four conference level a year ago, which has national reporters projecting this year to be much busier.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
But projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
But Peppers, a former team captain, stuck around through training camp, the preseason and roster cutdown day, projecting as a starter in New England’s new-look defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to forecasts of a nationwide 75-percent increase in premium prices, some states are projecting even steeper hikes.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This broad perspective can steer you clear of projecting transitory shocks and help refine decisions around whether to push, stop or pivot the product.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
There are also showings on 70mm, Imax 70mm and even four venues projecting in the long-dormant format VistaVision, which Anderson shot the film on.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Challenger is projecting retailers may add under 500,000 positions in the final three months of 2025, marking the smallest seasonal gain in 16 years and an 8% decline from the year-ago period.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There little turnover among head coaches at the Power Four conference level a year ago, which has national reporters projecting this year to be much busier.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
But projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
But Peppers, a former team captain, stuck around through training camp, the preseason and roster cutdown day, projecting as a starter in New England’s new-look defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to forecasts of a nationwide 75-percent increase in premium prices, some states are projecting even steeper hikes.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This broad perspective can steer you clear of projecting transitory shocks and help refine decisions around whether to push, stop or pivot the product.
—Matthew Ross, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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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
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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
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Fast food chain Cookout is planning to open at least 19 new restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone planning to bring an exotic animal into Kentucky is required to have transportation permit.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Global markets were also rattled after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said that asset prices, including equities, were trading at inflated levels.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The inflated bill was criticized by a local fiscal watchdog organization.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wandering among the half naked nymphs and leering wolves and buff mermen poking their lovely wet heads out of glassy forest pools, their eyes dark with wanting to drag her down to oblivion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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While some are panicking about the potential event, others are poking fun at the prediction.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos were without timeouts, so Nix was preparing to get in position to clock the ball and give Wil Lutz a field-goal attempt.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Virginia’s large population of federal workers is preparing for major disruption.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, can lead to trouble eating or going to the bathroom.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Treating enlarged nipples may require changes in medications, weight loss, or lifestyle changes, depending on the cause.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After graduating from college, Pendleton began her career as a cartographic engineer, designing and modifying maps at the dawn of the computer age.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yield strength describes the point at which a material permanently deforms under stress, marking the boundary between elastic flexibility and structural failure – crucial for engineers designing load-bearing structures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lucy Milligan Wahl is the owner of LMW Edits, a professional organizing company.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Vogue to promote her new Maybelline campaign, the Grammy winner, 32, spoke about spending time organizing clothes, awards and other objects from her career, noting how she's been doing the same in many areas of her life.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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