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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
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gulati said the Sounders and Reign, which have tested early Arkero prototypes, are projecting the software will result in over 50% efficiency improvement in matchday planning.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shadow here is ego clashes or projecting instead of listening.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn, too, seems intent on projecting calm.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
Analysts polled by FactSet are projecting nearly 57% growth in capital expenditures in 2026 to over $110 billion.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Forecasters are projecting over 6 inches of snow to fall on areas from New Mexico through the Texas Panhandle and Mississippi Valley, while freezing rain and sleet are expected to pound the Southern Plains, the Mid-South, Tennessee Valley and the southern Mid-Atlantic.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Along with Medicaid cuts supported by Issa, von Wilpert cited congressional statistics projecting more than 32,000 of Issa’s constituents will lose health insurance.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
However the tariff ruling shakes out, the port is projecting another high-volume year.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Box Office Pro, however, is casting a wider net and projecting an opening of anywhere from $12 million to $17 million in domestic ticket sales.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gulati said the Sounders and Reign, which have tested early Arkero prototypes, are projecting the software will result in over 50% efficiency improvement in matchday planning.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The shadow here is ego clashes or projecting instead of listening.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn, too, seems intent on projecting calm.
—Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026
Analysts polled by FactSet are projecting nearly 57% growth in capital expenditures in 2026 to over $110 billion.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Forecasters are projecting over 6 inches of snow to fall on areas from New Mexico through the Texas Panhandle and Mississippi Valley, while freezing rain and sleet are expected to pound the Southern Plains, the Mid-South, Tennessee Valley and the southern Mid-Atlantic.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Along with Medicaid cuts supported by Issa, von Wilpert cited congressional statistics projecting more than 32,000 of Issa’s constituents will lose health insurance.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
However the tariff ruling shakes out, the port is projecting another high-volume year.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management inspected it and found a pipe protruding from a berm, leaking water where it’s not supposed to go.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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They’re typically installed above kitchen sinks and provide more light than standard windows, but their protruding design adds weight and insulation considerations.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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If conservative treatments fail, more invasive options — such as surgery to remove enlarged tonsils — may be considered, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their second goal came on a play that McLellan still felt postgame should have been overturned for goalie interference, with Dylan Strome seemingly poking a puck out from under Gibson’s glove and scoring on a wraparound.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spillman seemingly didn’t mind poking fun at her age, hitting the comedic beat again in the November episode that featured the finalists.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 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
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There are also some clever design details, such as the hidden metal speaker grilles, a nod to Bang & Olufsen’s ethos of designing products outside in and inside out with an eye for detail.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In their announcement, the Teamsters cast their entry into the campaign as striking back at the artificial intelligence companies designing technologies that threaten the jobs of the union’s roughly 250,000 members.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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