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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
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
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report moved the program’s day of reckoning squarely into the next presidential term, projecting that the retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032 — triggering an automatic 22% cut to every retirement and survivor benefit.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 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
Scientists have had a hard time projecting climate feedbacks, and that can add another half a degree Celsius (nearly a degree Fahrenheit) of warming on top of what’s caused by emissions.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
In an interview with CNBC in February, Infantino said FIFA is projecting revenues in excess of $11billion from the World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The county is, however, projecting increases in, for example, its health dental contributions for employees, which is paid for via the general fund.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
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
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report moved the program’s day of reckoning squarely into the next presidential term, projecting that the retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032 — triggering an automatic 22% cut to every retirement and survivor benefit.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 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
Scientists have had a hard time projecting climate feedbacks, and that can add another half a degree Celsius (nearly a degree Fahrenheit) of warming on top of what’s caused by emissions.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
In an interview with CNBC in February, Infantino said FIFA is projecting revenues in excess of $11billion from the World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The county is, however, projecting increases in, for example, its health dental contributions for employees, which is paid for via the general fund.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Adjective
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And that includes working together as a team without an inflated sense of pride.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The absolute ideal scenario for FIFA in this plan—that all the tickets sell at the inflated price—is basically impossible.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on the trophy, there are the original rules to soccer, from 1863, which include a proscription on players having nails, iron plates, or gutta-percha—a Malaysian rubberlike material, now used in root canals—protruding from their boots.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The cups also feature a more angular design, visibly protruding rather than gradually curving.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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What to know about Artemis Under NASA's Artemis campaign, the space agency is planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Everyone wears white, and an enlarged portrait of Paul sits on an easel overlooking the quad.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Pulisic, the American star who is under intense pressure to perform in this tournament, set up the goal, pushing the ball between a pair of defenders before poking it on for McKennie in the center of the box.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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As the miles dragged on, a chase vehicle crept by periodically with cameras poking out the window to capture scenes that could later be shared on social media, where Emanuel now has an almost daily presence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As visitors from abroad start to arrive, San Jose officials are busy preparing for dozens of events and watch parties to complement the six upcoming matches that will take place at Levi’s Stadium.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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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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Tasked with designing the FIFA KC Fan Fest site for the World Cup, Kansas City sports architecture firm Populous checked the boxes of musts to be included for the site at the World War I Museum.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The latter, a toy company, co-owns the Transformers brand with Hasbro and used their expertise and technology developed from designing toys of the Autobots and Decepticons to give SORA-Q its transforming capabilities.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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