as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projects
James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Earlier this year, the Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship expanded to include a short film fund available to Ignite alumni that will support more projects moving from concept to screen in the coming years.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Films to Come spread its awards across projects with strong festival and industry potential.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
Standard Bank, which counts China’s ICBC Bank as a shareholder, cited that relationship as an advantage in underwriting and supporting large projects.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
At first, the institute concentrated on earnest Marxian research projects.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to implement a 150-day moratorium on data centers after months of debate over how to handle the increasingly controversial projects.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Massetti, meanwhile, has spent 15 years in production on projects including The Conners, The Goldbergs, Extended Family and Marry Me.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
But Obama's center projects a younger, hipper, less stuffy vibe than its general ilk.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ronaldo, playing in a record-extending sixth World Cup, is the oldest outfield player in the tournament but still projects as Portugal’s starting striker.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
An engineer plots a well’s falling output, fits a curve, and projects it forward.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The metasurface was specifically designed to work with parametric array loudspeakers (PALs), a specialized type of speaker that projects highly directional ultrasonic waves.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Hollins projects as a potential starter next to Brown and Doubs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Strategist Scott Chronert now projects earnings of $350 per share for the S & P in 2026, with that number rising to $400 in 2027.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Noun
Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Earlier this year, the Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship expanded to include a short film fund available to Ignite alumni that will support more projects moving from concept to screen in the coming years.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Films to Come spread its awards across projects with strong festival and industry potential.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
Standard Bank, which counts China’s ICBC Bank as a shareholder, cited that relationship as an advantage in underwriting and supporting large projects.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
At first, the institute concentrated on earnest Marxian research projects.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to implement a 150-day moratorium on data centers after months of debate over how to handle the increasingly controversial projects.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Massetti, meanwhile, has spent 15 years in production on projects including The Conners, The Goldbergs, Extended Family and Marry Me.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Verb
West Ada projects enrollment drop, ups superintendent salary In West Ada, the district has been seeing drops in kindergarten enrollment for the past several years, and is projecting this year will be no different.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
But Obama's center projects a younger, hipper, less stuffy vibe than its general ilk.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Ronaldo, playing in a record-extending sixth World Cup, is the oldest outfield player in the tournament but still projects as Portugal’s starting striker.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
An engineer plots a well’s falling output, fits a curve, and projects it forward.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The metasurface was specifically designed to work with parametric array loudspeakers (PALs), a specialized type of speaker that projects highly directional ultrasonic waves.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Hollins projects as a potential starter next to Brown and Doubs.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Strategist Scott Chronert now projects earnings of $350 per share for the S & P in 2026, with that number rising to $400 in 2027.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Over the course of several interviews over the past month, Charlotte-area parents described child care not as a normal consumer decision but as something closer to a strategic campaign involving timing, networking, luck, financial compromise and backup plans layered on top of backup plans.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oversized kitchen islands can disrupt flow and functionality, making right-sized designs a better choice.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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Laverne Cox spun one of Thierry Mugler’s rare archival designs back onto the carpet Saturday, attending the Lifelong Pride Gala at The Sanctuary in Seattle in the fall 2001 Spider dress.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Here, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share strategies for building communication frameworks that reduce distractions, improve clarity and help employees stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Goldman here plots the earnings-revisions trend for 2027 among AI-infrastructure plays, energy companies, the overall S & P 500 and the rest of the S & P outside of AI and energy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Verb
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This ultra-premium spirit stands out for its exceptional six-year aging process in white American oak, double the minimum for an Extra Añejo, achieving a rare harmony between wood and agave.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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