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
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Governors and mayors, the public and private sector, civil society and multilateral organizations will come together to champion subnational collaboration, mobilize financing for local climate projects and build the local innovations already driving global progress.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Best known for her acting roles in Friends, Cougar Town and the Scream franchise, behind the camera, Cox has directed across various genres and mediums, from music videos, and short form projects to television and feature films.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Chernin Entertainment has produced several projects for Apple TV, including most recently the Hawaiian historical drama Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Key artisans working on 2025’s leading awards contenders spoke about their creative journeys on their projects and how collaboration influenced their work on set.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Following his direction of Flight Risk earlier this year, Gibson has Hunting Season and The Canyon among his upcoming acting projects.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
From the bands that grocers use to keep broccoli stalks together, to resistance bands which are used for fitness and physical therapy, colorful rubber bands for crafting, oversized bands for industrial use and specialty bands which can be used for do-it-yourself projects such as tie-dye.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Roughly 25% of bond propositions are for independent school districts to build new buildings, purchase new technology, buses or other projects, with interest and other terms lasting up to 40 years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
OpenAI strikes a big compute deal with Amazon; projects massive revenue growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The complaint projects that figure could double to ten million by the end of 2025 and reach twenty million by April 2026.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One Battle After Another is a prelude to a blitz of work — projects she’s developed on her own and features she’s filmed with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Kevin Hart.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The three-star prospect from Lehi, Utah, projects to offensive tackle and holds more than 15 scholarship offers.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects that the bottom 10% of American earners will lose roughly $1,200 a year in cuts to government programs like Medicaid and food assistance, while the top 10% will see their income increase by $13,600 from tax cuts.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Governors and mayors, the public and private sector, civil society and multilateral organizations will come together to champion subnational collaboration, mobilize financing for local climate projects and build the local innovations already driving global progress.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Best known for her acting roles in Friends, Cougar Town and the Scream franchise, behind the camera, Cox has directed across various genres and mediums, from music videos, and short form projects to television and feature films.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Chernin Entertainment has produced several projects for Apple TV, including most recently the Hawaiian historical drama Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Key artisans working on 2025’s leading awards contenders spoke about their creative journeys on their projects and how collaboration influenced their work on set.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Following his direction of Flight Risk earlier this year, Gibson has Hunting Season and The Canyon among his upcoming acting projects.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
From the bands that grocers use to keep broccoli stalks together, to resistance bands which are used for fitness and physical therapy, colorful rubber bands for crafting, oversized bands for industrial use and specialty bands which can be used for do-it-yourself projects such as tie-dye.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Roughly 25% of bond propositions are for independent school districts to build new buildings, purchase new technology, buses or other projects, with interest and other terms lasting up to 40 years.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The biggest draft prospect in this matchup is Bailey, an edge rusher who projects as a first-round pick.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
OpenAI strikes a big compute deal with Amazon; projects massive revenue growth.
—John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The complaint projects that figure could double to ten million by the end of 2025 and reach twenty million by April 2026.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
One Battle After Another is a prelude to a blitz of work — projects she’s developed on her own and features she’s filmed with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Kevin Hart.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The three-star prospect from Lehi, Utah, projects to offensive tackle and holds more than 15 scholarship offers.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office projects that the bottom 10% of American earners will lose roughly $1,200 a year in cuts to government programs like Medicaid and food assistance, while the top 10% will see their income increase by $13,600 from tax cuts.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tessa Kluetz Pernell designs interiors that aren’t afraid to make a bold statement.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sleep doctors recommend several strategies parents can use to help teens.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Douglass’s former North Star co-editor, Martin Delany, who had been admitted to Harvard Medical School but was forced out after white students complained, responded to Dred Scott — and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 — by writing a novel whose hero escapes bondage and plots an overthrow of slavery.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jacob plots to seduce his employers and gain an advantage from their industry connections, but unwittingly walks into a trap.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, no character stands out from the crowd more than Miss Piggy.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its unique shape stands out, while the tan color looks elegant against furniture or other decorations.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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