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
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.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The involvement of the IDC, the South African state lender that backs politically sensitive projects, gives the plan institutional cover.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
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Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Her screen projects include writing for Brassic, The Buccaneers, The Great, and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Since Universal acquired the film rights to Lego in 2020, the studio has announced several live-action projects from creatives like Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish, though none of those came to fruition.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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Beret Leone,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Despite the name, this cool projector, which Tantse gifted to her nephews, projects both stars and galaxies.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
The company projects over 50% theft reduction and $726,000 in annual savings per facility.
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Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Associated Press projects Thomas DiNapoli as winner in the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Accuweather projects the average high in August being 88 degrees, with daily high temperatures ranging from 82 to 92 degrees.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Dorofeyev projects to be worth about $11 million, on average, over the next seven years.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
Noun
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.
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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
The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The involvement of the IDC, the South African state lender that backs politically sensitive projects, gives the plan institutional cover.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
His prominent film projects include 2008's Frost/Nixon and the 2017 and 2021 versions of Justice League, the latter of which remains his most recent onscreen credit.
—
Jonathon Dornbush,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Her screen projects include writing for Brassic, The Buccaneers, The Great, and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Since Universal acquired the film rights to Lego in 2020, the studio has announced several live-action projects from creatives like Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins and Joe Cornish, though none of those came to fruition.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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Beret Leone,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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 company projects over 50% theft reduction and $726,000 in annual savings per facility.
—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.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
Accuweather projects the average high in August being 88 degrees, with daily high temperatures ranging from 82 to 92 degrees.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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These are more likely to cause painless rectal bleeding or tissue that protrudes during a bowel movement.
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Part of it protrudes from the exterior, with natural airflow helping keep the food inside chilled.
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Google co-designs the chips with fellow Club name Broadcom .
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One40 Rooftop designs cocktails and food together to tell a story, while Salumeria Rosi offers traditional dessert pairings for an old-school Italian rhythm.
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The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.
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An engineer plots a well’s falling output, fits a curve, and projects it forward.
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The parallel Neusch was searching the home’s blueprints, combining with the CI to find an escape route for the sisters.
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The items and blueprints for the items can be found in shops, claw machines, the flower basket crafting mission, the box of fortune, and the orb roll challenge.
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Nonetheless, Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent for The Economist and the author of one of Netanyahu’s biographies, says that Eisenkot stands out from previous challengers.
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The thing that most stands out about the Scindapsus species are the unique colors.
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