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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
Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
For all of fiscal 2026, Ralph Lauren is now projecting revenues will rise 5 to 7 percent in constant currencies, up from the low- to midsingle-digit increase forecast in August.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The group was encased in wrap-around screens projecting visuals of their performance and only barely visible as the slow-burn groove of the song unfurled over beautifully overlapping guitars.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
For 2025, Cava is now projecting that its same-store sales will increase 3% to 4%, down from its prior outlook of 4% to 6% growth.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot, is projecting explosive growth—forecasting as much as $70 billion in revenue by 2028, up from about $5 billion this year, according to The Information.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In his latest article projecting contracts for all the top players on the market, Britton had Tucker landing a historic contract.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But as anyone who has marveled at Netflix’s wildly inconsistent methodology for projecting its films inside theater walls can also tell you, big box office was never the play here.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to projecting 2D plans on the floor, Walk Your Plans can project 3D renderings onto a wall.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Chinese warships now outnumber US ones, although the US operates more aircraft carriers, which are vital ways of projecting power overseas.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
For all of fiscal 2026, Ralph Lauren is now projecting revenues will rise 5 to 7 percent in constant currencies, up from the low- to midsingle-digit increase forecast in August.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The group was encased in wrap-around screens projecting visuals of their performance and only barely visible as the slow-burn groove of the song unfurled over beautifully overlapping guitars.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
For 2025, Cava is now projecting that its same-store sales will increase 3% to 4%, down from its prior outlook of 4% to 6% growth.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot, is projecting explosive growth—forecasting as much as $70 billion in revenue by 2028, up from about $5 billion this year, according to The Information.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In his latest article projecting contracts for all the top players on the market, Britton had Tucker landing a historic contract.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
But as anyone who has marveled at Netflix’s wildly inconsistent methodology for projecting its films inside theater walls can also tell you, big box office was never the play here.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to projecting 2D plans on the floor, Walk Your Plans can project 3D renderings onto a wall.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Adjective
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Firms that had stayed disciplined during the post-pandemic liquidity rush — holding back from inflated valuations and cheap leverage — are the ones outperforming, according to Bae.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stocks fell Tuesday after Wall Street sounded the alarm about a market selloff amid growing concerns over inflated tech valuations.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To add to the hilarity, one of the dachshunds appeared to have chewed through a couch cushion and somehow gotten stuck inside it, with its head and legs filmed protruding through the torn fabric.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The early word was that the protruding pair was a customized version of Adidas Adistar Cushion 3 sneakers made specifically for Williams.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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They had been alerted that Running Fence was planning to enter the ocean despite having no permit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Finasteride, prescribed for hair loss or enlarged prostate, and bicalutamide, used in prostate cancer treatment, can shift testosterone’s effects and allow breast tissue to grow.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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For those who develop enlarged hemorrhoids during pregnancy, the discomfort can feel especially impossible to ignore.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bluegame made excellent use of the open-plan interior, designing a large, broad main salon into the footprint, with large windows.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Joyce's nebula scene captures the expanding shell of the supernova remnant CTB 1, also known as both the Garlic Nebula and the Medulla Nebula for its resemblance to both the bulbous plant and the human brain.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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