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adjective

as in inflated

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verb

present participle of project
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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Recent Examples of projecting
Verb
The distributor is projecting an opening in the low-to-mid $20 millions for filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki‘s sequel to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 Leading prediction market platforms were actively projecting races on X Tuesday night. — Davis Giangiulio,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 At his watch party, a screen to the left of the stage is projecting unofficial results from the Secretary of State's office. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Apple’s caution underscores the risks tech giants and other companies are projecting after a string of AI safety incidents in recent months, which have prompted companies to release new security features and debate regulatory measures. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026 The below-the-hood metrics are favorable for Rogers, who could fetch considerable money from a team projecting him to take the next step. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Goerke is a wonderful actress, funny and free, who can project irony while projecting her voice. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 With an anti-Trump wave predicted for Connecticut, Democrats are projecting potentially increasing their margin to a range of 106 to 110 seats, depending on what happens in close, unpredictable races. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026 As of this morning, Israeli news networks are now projecting Netanyahu’s bloc to win 55 seats, with Eisenkot’s trailing on 49. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
  1. inflated
  2. protruding
  3. planning
  4. enlarged
  5. poking
  6. preparing
  7. risen
  8. designing
Adjective
  • As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As retailers roll out seasonal promotions across clothing, appliances and electronics, inflated reference prices and limited-time pressure can turn a modest discount into something that feels like a steal.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of inflated
Verb
  • Once fished to the brink of extinction globally, sand tiger sharks, that iconic aquarium shark with a jaw of protruding, jagged teeth that only a mother could love, have been increasing in the Boston Harbor over the last decade.
    — Asia London Palomba, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The face is a glossy black plastic with the exterior lenses slightly protruding, keeping the front from looking like a single flat surface.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of protruding
Verb
  • As a designer and producer in her day-to-day life, Mele put her skills to work when planning the wedding.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • How to plan for a possible 22% cut For households, Mulyadi recommends planning with a range rather than a single number.
    — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of planning
Adjective
  • But Katzman’s enlarged conception of Alzheimer’s provided a similarly compelling foe.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Banijay was in Cannes last week unveiling its new look business following the All3 merger, which saw Banijay Group and RedBird IMI talking 50% stakes in an enlarged business that is now the largest independent producer in the world.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • But with just a step to her other side or a shake of her head on stage, the near-auburn shade moves to the forefront, with dimensional pieces of golden blonde poking through.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The smallest of the dogs, a fluffy little white-and-gray thing, is poking out of a red box on the dog keeper’s lap.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of poking
Verb
  • The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of preparing
Adjective
  • With the risen dough still in the bowl, fold one quadrant over itself into the center of the bowl (the fold will look like a rounded triangle).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of risen
Verb
  • The researchers said their strategy could help pave the way for designing longer-lasting aqueous energy storage systems.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As well as designing his own makeup, Stone also created the grisly post-op prosthetics worn by the other models.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of designing

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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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