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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
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
For longer-lasting and projecting scents, eau de parfums and extraits are the before-you-leave-the-house final spritz, while all the other layers either deepen the intensity of your favorite notes or contrast them entirely for something more nuanced.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
According a 2024 survey by Gartner, nearly all (90%) of CFOs are projecting higher AI budgets for this year, and 71% are planning to boost AI spending by 10% or more compared to 2023 budgets.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
McCormick is projecting sustainable organic sales growth of 3% to 5% after the two businesses merge.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In January, the White House forecast even larger gains for taxpayers overall, projecting that refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
OpenClaw’s arrival coincides with an economic slowdown in China that has exacerbated youth unemployment and sluggish domestic consumption –– with Beijing projecting its lowest growth rate in decades in 2026.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Kramer, the attack on Ras Laffan shattered the market consensus that the impact of the conflict would be confined to a few months, with QatarEnergy now projecting that the repairs could take up to five years to complete.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Nation-states are highly invested in projecting certain narratives about a war that align with their interests while downplaying contradictory narratives.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
For longer-lasting and projecting scents, eau de parfums and extraits are the before-you-leave-the-house final spritz, while all the other layers either deepen the intensity of your favorite notes or contrast them entirely for something more nuanced.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
According a 2024 survey by Gartner, nearly all (90%) of CFOs are projecting higher AI budgets for this year, and 71% are planning to boost AI spending by 10% or more compared to 2023 budgets.
—NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
McCormick is projecting sustainable organic sales growth of 3% to 5% after the two businesses merge.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
In January, the White House forecast even larger gains for taxpayers overall, projecting that refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
OpenClaw’s arrival coincides with an economic slowdown in China that has exacerbated youth unemployment and sluggish domestic consumption –– with Beijing projecting its lowest growth rate in decades in 2026.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Kramer, the attack on Ras Laffan shattered the market consensus that the impact of the conflict would be confined to a few months, with QatarEnergy now projecting that the repairs could take up to five years to complete.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Adjective
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Trekking guides and their businesses get a boost from inflated invoices, the outlet suggested.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, California’s petroleum market watchdog is warning that some of the inflated price may be due to price gouging, my colleague Blanca Begert reports.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Upon the umpteenth retelling, Jules (Jeff Wilbusch)—who witnessed the gory death of Rachel’s mother (Victoria Pedretti) as a little boy and therefore wholeheartedly believes in the curse—begins poking holes in the story.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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While the 1930s and 1940s did see some instances of carnival poking fun at the tyranny of the Nazi regime (none of which, it should be noted, went unpunished), Birdsall and other scholars maintain that the festival was, first and foremost, an avenue for propaganda.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 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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Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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