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
Tom Cotton, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Converting economic headroom into the factories and power lines required for industrialization will also rely on governments committing to the pursuit of long-term projects with timelines that extend far beyond election cycles.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Westlands officials have said community funding tied to solar revenues would likely begin years after construction starts, once projects are operating — a timeline that concerns residents already struggling with rising bills and fewer farm jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The money will help fund major projects Carney's government is focused on building as Canada seeks diversify away from the United States.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The single item that stops new projects is when the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) is required, with a set-aside of 20% of the units to be rented at below market prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Critics suggest the 2035 target is unrealistic, noting that offshore projects typically take over a decade to complete and that this project is still in its infancy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
For Brown, other upcoming projects include the Netflix films Enola Holmes 3 and Just Picture It — the latter being a college rom-com from director Lee Toland Krieger.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Fermi was co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry to supply power to AI data center projects.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Statistical Forecasting, the consulting firm that the city hires to model enrollment for school capital investment, projects that enrollment will drop another 11 percent in the next five years in the city’s traditional public schools.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Now flip it around and imagine Pavia as a mini-Mendoza, a guy who projects to spend quiet nights playing Clue with Kirk Cousins and his family in greater Las Vegas.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The report projects that Connecticut will achieve at least a 34% reduction in GHG emissions below 2001 levels by 2030.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
But the Navy projects that in 2045, approximately 150 of its 500 ships will be sea drones, some with the ability to operate underwater.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Hunter, who projects as a nose tackle in the Panthers’ 3-4 defense, is likely to compete with Bobby Brown at the nose tackle spot.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Health projects that Naqvi had promised had come to nothing, and the Gates Foundation and other investors hired private investigators to trace the whereabouts of their money.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Who would be eligible for the incentive and which projects?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
That starts with retooling the permitting process that approves — or, more often, holds up — major power generation, mining and other critical infrastructure and defense-related projects.
—Tom Cotton, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Converting economic headroom into the factories and power lines required for industrialization will also rely on governments committing to the pursuit of long-term projects with timelines that extend far beyond election cycles.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Westlands officials have said community funding tied to solar revenues would likely begin years after construction starts, once projects are operating — a timeline that concerns residents already struggling with rising bills and fewer farm jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The money will help fund major projects Carney's government is focused on building as Canada seeks diversify away from the United States.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The single item that stops new projects is when the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) is required, with a set-aside of 20% of the units to be rented at below market prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Critics suggest the 2035 target is unrealistic, noting that offshore projects typically take over a decade to complete and that this project is still in its infancy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
For Brown, other upcoming projects include the Netflix films Enola Holmes 3 and Just Picture It — the latter being a college rom-com from director Lee Toland Krieger.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Fermi was co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry to supply power to AI data center projects.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Peterson Foundation projects that threshold will be crossed before this fall’s midterm elections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Statistical Forecasting, the consulting firm that the city hires to model enrollment for school capital investment, projects that enrollment will drop another 11 percent in the next five years in the city’s traditional public schools.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Now flip it around and imagine Pavia as a mini-Mendoza, a guy who projects to spend quiet nights playing Clue with Kirk Cousins and his family in greater Las Vegas.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The report projects that Connecticut will achieve at least a 34% reduction in GHG emissions below 2001 levels by 2030.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
But the Navy projects that in 2045, approximately 150 of its 500 ships will be sea drones, some with the ability to operate underwater.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Hunter, who projects as a nose tackle in the Panthers’ 3-4 defense, is likely to compete with Bobby Brown at the nose tackle spot.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Health projects that Naqvi had promised had come to nothing, and the Gates Foundation and other investors hired private investigators to trace the whereabouts of their money.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Who would be eligible for the incentive and which projects?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
Noun
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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The lone camera is a single round lens that protrudes from the upper-left corner of the rear panel.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even in the more modern setting, the dainty designs on the plastic tubes and metal tins convey the history of the product within.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lara Hermanson co-owns Farmscape, which designs, installs, and maintains crop and native plant gardens in California.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even when companies genuinely believe in the long-term potential of their strategies, vague or inflated narratives can create legal exposure.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on personal stories and perspectives, the series highlights the intersection of federal power and local lives, achieving significant engagement with its effective blend of traditional reporting and modern social media strategies.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The script lightly pokes fun at the lofty ambitions of theater-makers who aim to change lives through their art, while ultimately affirming the power of theater to lift people’s spirits.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Robert Pattinson also enters the franchise as the villain Scytale, who plots to end Paul's rule over the universe.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bridging the gap from the Championship to the Premier League is incredibly difficult, but Sunderland and Leeds United have offered differing blueprints of how it can be done.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Researchers at Harvard have developed a fleet of robotic ants that mimic the self-organizing behavior of social insects to build and dismantle structures without blueprints or central leadership.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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But with the Red Wings needing to remake their bottom six, Compher nonetheless stands out as a player who could appeal to other teams in a trade and perhaps benefit from a larger role elsewhere.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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