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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Zhu Yangzhu, commander of the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft, and two other astronauts launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China and are heading toward the Tiangong space station, where the crew will conduct dozens of science and application projects, state media said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
With over 80% of Kenya’s tax revenues going toward debt servicing costs, the government has been under pressure to raise funds for development projects and social programs with Ruto eyeing reelection next year.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The program has two professionally run casting offices, which have placed students in projects like the new Judd Apatow film The Comeback King and David Mamet’s Speed the Plow.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Size of embroidery projects Different machines have varying maximum embroidery areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The research confirms this; RAND Corporation found that over 80% of AI projects fail, twice the failure rate of non-AI technology projects.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In addition to recently starring on Chicago Fire, Mulroney's upcoming projects include November 1963 and The Hunting Wives.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Adani Green Energy withdrew its wind energy projects from Sri Lanka after the country sought to renegotiate prices, while a French oil giant also paused new investments.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
From Pilot Projects To Scalable Solutions Critically, the program also addresses financing—historically the reason projects stall.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The firm projects a shortfall of up to 30% in magnetic rare earth supply globally by 2035 — unless China dramatically expands output or the rest of the world sharply accelerates production.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
And the National Travel and Tourism office projects international arrivals to the US won’t exceed pre-pandemic levels until 2029, a full decade later.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
And projects qualifying under the Live Local Act can reach up to 120% of area median income, which many residents would not consider truly affordable housing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Although much of the information is still preliminary, the analysis projects that enrollment in these marketplaces will plunge this year, from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 19 May 2026
In New England alone, FIFA Boston ’26, the local organizing committee, projects the World Cup will bring more than two million visitors, $100 million in tax revenue, and 9,000 jobs to the region, boosting the local economy by more than $1 billion.
—Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Noun
All the recent projects include taller buildings, more apartments and less parking than allowed by local zoning because of state laws that encourage the construction of affordable housing near public transit.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Zhu Yangzhu, commander of the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft, and two other astronauts launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China and are heading toward the Tiangong space station, where the crew will conduct dozens of science and application projects, state media said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
With over 80% of Kenya’s tax revenues going toward debt servicing costs, the government has been under pressure to raise funds for development projects and social programs with Ruto eyeing reelection next year.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
The program has two professionally run casting offices, which have placed students in projects like the new Judd Apatow film The Comeback King and David Mamet’s Speed the Plow.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Size of embroidery projects Different machines have varying maximum embroidery areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
The research confirms this; RAND Corporation found that over 80% of AI projects fail, twice the failure rate of non-AI technology projects.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
In addition to recently starring on Chicago Fire, Mulroney's upcoming projects include November 1963 and The Hunting Wives.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Adani Green Energy withdrew its wind energy projects from Sri Lanka after the country sought to renegotiate prices, while a French oil giant also paused new investments.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Verb
Jocytė’s proficiency as a pick-and-roll ball handler projects well for a team that can use another player who can get downhill.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
From Pilot Projects To Scalable Solutions Critically, the program also addresses financing—historically the reason projects stall.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The firm projects a shortfall of up to 30% in magnetic rare earth supply globally by 2035 — unless China dramatically expands output or the rest of the world sharply accelerates production.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
And the National Travel and Tourism office projects international arrivals to the US won’t exceed pre-pandemic levels until 2029, a full decade later.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
And projects qualifying under the Live Local Act can reach up to 120% of area median income, which many residents would not consider truly affordable housing.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
The Fed itself projects inflation may not return to target for two more years, a stretch that risks eroding public confidence that longer-term prices will stay anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Although much of the information is still preliminary, the analysis projects that enrollment in these marketplaces will plunge this year, from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 19 May 2026
In New England alone, FIFA Boston ’26, the local organizing committee, projects the World Cup will bring more than two million visitors, $100 million in tax revenue, and 9,000 jobs to the region, boosting the local economy by more than $1 billion.
—Miceal Chamberlain, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
Noun
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Many teachers also volunteered extra time to help build lesson plans with Halverson and his assistant principals.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Nothing says Connecticut meet-cute like bonding over melting ice cream while a boat slowly delays everyone’s plans.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 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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Intuitive Machines designs spacecraft, delivers payloads to the lunar surface, and provides infrastructure services.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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But who conceptualizes and designs these games?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Reflecting on the modernization of national security in a Fox News op-ed, FBI Director Kash Patel explores how the bureau must adapt its strategies to address modern threats and advance beyond the artificial intelligence age.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Kym is the family fuckup and a guilty party to its biggest tragedy but also constantly pokes the bear as its selfish verbal assassin.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Instead, the robot simply pokes through it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.—
Amy Reyes
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Washington also wants to address unfair trade practices, such as the requirement that American companies hand over blueprints, trade secrets, customer lists, marketing plans and more to operate.—
Yan Bennett,
The Conversation,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Mexico stands out for Americans because everyday expenses and private healthcare are much more affordable.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In a sea of chicken casseroles, this old-school spaghetti bake stands out as the star.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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