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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
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Carels is a very physical defender who skates and moves pucks well, projecting as a highly coachable and reliable top-four, major-minutes player.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Miami has the 13th overall pick with a mock consensus projecting Heat take a big such as Morez Johnson, Hannes Steinbach, Yaxel Lendeborg or Karim Lopez.
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Greg Cote
june 21,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Red Lobster is projecting positive net income by the end of the fiscal year under Adamolekun's leadership, according to the Vanity Fair profile.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Others in the mix The overriding issue with projecting middle-six and fourth-line wingers onto skill lines is the increase in playing time versus elites.
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Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia was projecting a $167 million deficit at the time, with layoffs expected for more than 1,200 city employees, leading to sickouts and demonstrations.
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Michael Graff,
Axios,
29 Dec. 2024
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Swiss Re reports total economic losses from natural catastrophes reached $220 billion in 2025 — with peak-loss scenarios projecting insured losses alone could reach $320 billion in 2026.
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Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Carels is a very physical defender who skates and moves pucks well, projecting as a highly coachable and reliable top-four, major-minutes player.
—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence.
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Justin Papp,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Miami has the 13th overall pick with a mock consensus projecting Heat take a big such as Morez Johnson, Hannes Steinbach, Yaxel Lendeborg or Karim Lopez.
—
Greg Cote
june 21,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Red Lobster is projecting positive net income by the end of the fiscal year under Adamolekun's leadership, according to the Vanity Fair profile.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Others in the mix The overriding issue with projecting middle-six and fourth-line wingers onto skill lines is the increase in playing time versus elites.
—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia was projecting a $167 million deficit at the time, with layoffs expected for more than 1,200 city employees, leading to sickouts and demonstrations.
—
Michael Graff,
Axios,
29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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Teams were comfortable paying inflated prices to acquire good young players on appealing contracts.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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And while certainly shaken up, the driver and passenger (also test dummies in this case) likely could have walked away without being struck by shattered glass or a protruding antler.
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Features such as surface roughness and protruding fibers create more sites where particles can stick to the outer surface rather than passing through.
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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King Charles was also treated at the same clinic at the time, for an enlarged prostate.
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The agency also calls for updating information related to prostate cancer risk and revising warnings regarding enlarged prostate.
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Indeed, when Orion disappears below the western horizon during spring evenings, the Scorpion is poking his head up in the southeast.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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That character logic is important to the production designer because Healy isn’t just designing to evoke an emotion in the viewer, but also in the actor playing the role.
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