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
Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
After that, the designer will jump back into work with a few exciting projects on the horizon.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The work brought energy access projects to multiple countries before hearing directly from the United Nations.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Columbus, Ohio, ranked first on RentCafe’s list of cities with the most school conversion projects.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Carine Tardieu’s All The Little Live Things has scooped the top prize at the Marché du Film’s Cannes Investors Circle pitching event connecting feature film projects with potential financiers and partners.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' plan maps out myriad projects, including wind energy development, water conservation efforts, and ecosystem restoration to improve climate resilience.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
The projects will include 10 new traffic signals and other improvements in Bloomfield and Windsor and could be coming later this year, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Under this framework, companies connecting significant new demand to the grid are responsible for paying the costs associated with serving their projects, including 100% of any new power generation required to serve their needs.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Texas Demographic Center projects the percentage of people in Texas under the age of 18 will decline to 18% compared to 25% in 2020.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Ukraine's National Security Council projects a defense production capacity of $55 billion in 2026.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Members pay a monthly fee and serve as virtual ‘co-producers’ on every project, and also are given a say on which projects the studio pursues.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Today, the school district projects about 24 students who would otherwise attend the Grizzly Flats school are part of an hour-and-twenty-minute bus route to Pioneer Elementary in Somerset.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, in a new report, projects that the two million Californians who lack health insurance will likely double by 2030 due to federal and state cutbacks.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
One leading war economist projects the total cost will reach $1 trillion.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 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
Noun
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
After that, the designer will jump back into work with a few exciting projects on the horizon.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The work brought energy access projects to multiple countries before hearing directly from the United Nations.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Columbus, Ohio, ranked first on RentCafe’s list of cities with the most school conversion projects.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Carine Tardieu’s All The Little Live Things has scooped the top prize at the Marché du Film’s Cannes Investors Circle pitching event connecting feature film projects with potential financiers and partners.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 May 2026
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' plan maps out myriad projects, including wind energy development, water conservation efforts, and ecosystem restoration to improve climate resilience.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
The projects will include 10 new traffic signals and other improvements in Bloomfield and Windsor and could be coming later this year, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Under this framework, companies connecting significant new demand to the grid are responsible for paying the costs associated with serving their projects, including 100% of any new power generation required to serve their needs.
—Scott Bores, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Verb
In 2026, Netflix projects cash content spending of $20 billion, up 10% year over year.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Texas Demographic Center projects the percentage of people in Texas under the age of 18 will decline to 18% compared to 25% in 2020.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Ukraine's National Security Council projects a defense production capacity of $55 billion in 2026.
—Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Members pay a monthly fee and serve as virtual ‘co-producers’ on every project, and also are given a say on which projects the studio pursues.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Today, the school district projects about 24 students who would otherwise attend the Grizzly Flats school are part of an hour-and-twenty-minute bus route to Pioneer Elementary in Somerset.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, in a new report, projects that the two million Californians who lack health insurance will likely double by 2030 due to federal and state cutbacks.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
One leading war economist projects the total cost will reach $1 trillion.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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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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But who conceptualizes and designs these games?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
18 May 2026
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The brand designs high-quality athleisure that’s a tiny bit more affordable than the other big-name brands.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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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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Much of this underseen indie mockumentary, which starred Seymour Cassel as a slippery film producer who plots to hype an unknown schlub (Francesco Quinn) into the toast of the Cannes Film Festival, was also shot on location, guerrilla-style, this time during the 1995 festivities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Killen strategically plots it out and gives us memorable supporting characters — Alice Braga as Creasy’s helper and driver, Scoot McNairy (great as usual) as a CIA field agent.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The result—white ink against a deep blue background—reminded him of architectural blueprints.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But Virtus still stands out because of its structure.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Virginians in search of their nearest watering hole have all of the above to choose from, but one special spot on the Virginia-West Virginia border stands out for having the bluest water in the state.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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