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
ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The league and its clubs are actively delivering initiatives within local communities to address gender‑based abuse, including through the wider work of the Premier League Foundation and the funding of pilot projects.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Also in 1975, what would become the CIA World Factbook went public, ascending as a reliable research tool often recommended in class projects.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Zipp exhibited widely in his lifetime and occasionally opened exhibitions with performances from his various musical projects.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The rehabilitation projects are expected to continue through 2028.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
But that money hasn’t actually been paid out yet because the Port KC projects haven’t been completed, according to the city.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Proceeds go to the club’s scholarship fund and community projects.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This practice results in a 300 percent higher result on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Soil Conditioning Index that projects the trajectory of organic matter in soil and nearly half the erosion compared to fields with no cover crops.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
The budget does not specify what projects the funding will go toward, but an Office of Management and Budget official told Fortune that the money will cover all repair, renovation, construction, and security costs.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Wall Street projects the company will be free cash flow negative through 2030 due to the massive scale of data center development.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Specifically, Anmuth now projects AWS growth of 29%, 30%, 29%, and 28% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2026, respectively, followed by 26% growth in 2027.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The former Northeastern University standout was ranked outside all of the major top 100 prospect lists and was described by Baseball America’s scouting report as someone who projects as a back-end starter.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
As the baby boomers age and birth rates lag, the IBRC projects that Indiana's growth rate will fall dramatically over the next four decades.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Miller projects the Rams to target a quarterback in the second round, selecting Penn State Nittany Lions star Drew Allar.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
As party chief, Lam has led Vietnam’s biggest bureaucratic overhaul since the 1980s, cutting jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and advancing major infrastructure projects.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The gas tax is a key source of funding for road construction and maintenance across North Carolina, and lawmakers said eliminating it even temporarily could slow projects or worsen existing infrastructure needs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The league and its clubs are actively delivering initiatives within local communities to address gender‑based abuse, including through the wider work of the Premier League Foundation and the funding of pilot projects.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Also in 1975, what would become the CIA World Factbook went public, ascending as a reliable research tool often recommended in class projects.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Zipp exhibited widely in his lifetime and occasionally opened exhibitions with performances from his various musical projects.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The rehabilitation projects are expected to continue through 2028.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
But that money hasn’t actually been paid out yet because the Port KC projects haven’t been completed, according to the city.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Proceeds go to the club’s scholarship fund and community projects.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Municipal officials help decide how the city budget is spent, what local ordinances should be, and what projects to support with tax breaks, zoning changes and more.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This practice results in a 300 percent higher result on the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Soil Conditioning Index that projects the trajectory of organic matter in soil and nearly half the erosion compared to fields with no cover crops.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
The budget does not specify what projects the funding will go toward, but an Office of Management and Budget official told Fortune that the money will cover all repair, renovation, construction, and security costs.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Wall Street projects the company will be free cash flow negative through 2030 due to the massive scale of data center development.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Specifically, Anmuth now projects AWS growth of 29%, 30%, 29%, and 28% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2026, respectively, followed by 26% growth in 2027.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The former Northeastern University standout was ranked outside all of the major top 100 prospect lists and was described by Baseball America’s scouting report as someone who projects as a back-end starter.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
As the baby boomers age and birth rates lag, the IBRC projects that Indiana's growth rate will fall dramatically over the next four decades.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Miller projects the Rams to target a quarterback in the second round, selecting Penn State Nittany Lions star Drew Allar.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
Noun
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If passed, the moratorium would temporarily stop the Legislature from accepting, processing and approving rezoning applications and site plans for data centers in the county.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The sale of the warehouse came two months after the owner of another Salt Lake City warehouse announced plans not to sell or lease to the federal government amid protests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 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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Let the graceful creatures live amongst hearts, sparkles, and whatever other designs your heart desires.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Landscape designs withstand for days, weeks, sometimes for many years and then the plants die or dry or are overridden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds — from financial professionals to everyday individuals — come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 6th House of Health takes focus with the nurturing Moon there, though Luna also pokes expensive Jupiter in your 3rd House of Distractions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In April, ruby-red paintbrush pokes out of the ground, and in late summer, vibrant yellow rabbitbrush flowers join the mix.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This line plots the current price back 26 periods in time.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alexandre Dumas’s novel of identity and revenge gets a big-budget remake with Sam Claflin starring as Edmond Dantès, a sailor wrongly imprisoned in an island fortress who, after his escape and subsequent treasure finding, plots his vengeance.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Material innovators pitched to impact investors, private sector leaders shared their blueprints for change, and activists mobilized the committed and recently converted alike.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are like blueprints that show how a company's defenses are set up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One proposal that stands out is a voluntary buyout program to help fire victims move to more insurable areas.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The old Graham family home, built in the 1920s from coral rock, stands out on the north side, majestically keeping a vigil on the progress unfolding around it.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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