Synonyms of projects

projects 1 of 2

noun

plural of project

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• strategies
• blueprints
• programs
• schemes
• designs
• systems
• proposals
• arrangements
• games
• ideas
• recipes
• ways
• master plans
• road maps
• game plans
• procedures
• devices
• techniques
• ground plans
• plots
• purposes
• intentions
• specifications
• policies
• conspiracies
• maneuvers
• tactics
• intents
• maps
• means
• protocols
• aims
• tricks
• contrivances
• conceptions
• collusions
• projets
• platforms
• subterfuges
• stratagems
• patterns
• layouts
• gambits
• formulas
• diagrams
• setups
• specifics
• ruses
• counterstrategies
• counterplans

projects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of project

1

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• stands out
• bulges
• pouches
• sticks out
• bunches
• bags
• juts
• beetles
• overhangs
• swells
• balloons
• pooches
• bellies
• domes
• pouts
• starts
• billows
• extends
• stretches
• mushrooms
• snowballs
• expands
• lengthens
• blows up
• dilates
• inflates
• distends
• elongates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• shrinks
• compresses
• condenses
• constricts

2

as in designs

to work out the details of (something) in advance

we must project next year's budget now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• designs
• plots
• charts
• prepares
• organizes
• budgets
• maps (out)
• arranges
• schemes (out)
• shapes
• outlines
• devises
• calculates
• blueprints
• drafts
• choreographs
• frames
• lays out
• strategizes (about)
• sketches
• concerts
• intrigues
• figures
• intends
• contemplates
• aims
• has on
• conspires
• machinates
• means
• gets up
• contrives
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of projects

Noun

Diode’s website does not list the Henderson County data center under the company’s current projects. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Iwerks spent over six deacdes on projects for The Walt Disney Company, along with his own studio, Iwerks Entertainment. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026

Taking the time away and working on other projects, working with other people — in my case doing some like film scoring and things like that — felt like a complete reset of those creative impulses. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

Future studies would take place for those potential projects. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Profitability allows nonprofits to invest in projects that don’t bring in money. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

His recent projects include The Beekeeper (2024) and A Working Man (2025), both starring Jason Statham. — Mark David, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

How to find an event near you Across the country, communities are hosting festivals, block parties, volunteer projects, exhibits and commemorative events as part of America250, the nationwide effort to mark the anniversary. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026

In her time in Wyandotte County, Chism has worked projects including the Rock Island Bridge and new American Royal facility, according to Star reporting. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Verb

By the time a child reaches 18, and the account becomes theirs to manage, Morningstar projects a child could reach more than $50,000 at that level. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 July 2026

The same report projects a churning labor market, with the WEF estimating a net 78 million new jobs by 2030 once creation and displacement are netted out, with enough roles based on human taste and judgment to more than replace those lost to AI. — Elton Chan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The National Weather Service forecast projects a high of 101 degrees in Washington on Saturday, July 4. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Despite the name, this cool projector, which Tantse gifted to her nephews, projects both stars and galaxies. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 23 June 2026

The Associated Press projects Thomas DiNapoli as winner in the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 23 June 2026

Dorofeyev projects to be worth about $11 million, on average, over the next seven years. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 23 June 2026