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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This system of favoring certain chiefs and giving development projects to certain communities and not to others has strong parallels with the system practiced by oil companies in the region today.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Other projects are in Dallas; Kansas City, Missouri; Phoenix, Arizona; Columbus, Ohio; and Des Moines, Iowa.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Mark Duplass is a particularly big supporter of indie episodic projects, and Mubi acquired the Mark Ruffalo-starring series Hal & Harper last year out of Sundance.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Very few projects that can be considered artistic attempts.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Half of the projects are from first- or second-time feature documentary directors, with five marking the debut feature for their director.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Through the parent company's Pure Blue Foundation, the hotel also supports community projects and marine conservation initiatives around the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, agencies responded with updates on 38 of the projects, many of which were Safe Routes to School efforts aimed at protecting children.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Lauren Victory, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Texas' power grid manager Electric Reliability Council of Texas projects a 71% surge in energy demand by 2031 because of data center growth.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Champion Women projects the university needs to spend at least $23 million in athletic student aid for women to meet equality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The Social Security Administration projects that simply removing the cap on Social Security taxes would solve the underfunding problem in a way that is equitable and would lead to benefit increases overall.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
FanGraphs projects the Rangers to have the sixth-best rotation in the majors, third-best in the American League.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Some projects venture into genre extremes.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The Peterson Foundation projects the debt will cross $40 trillion before this fall’s midterm elections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The Tax Foundation projects Van Hollen’s plan would cost the Treasury just under $180 billion over 10 years on a dynamic basis.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The company has also acquired AI startups and built internal systems that allow AI agents to interact with company files, chat logs, and projects to help employees complete tasks more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
This system of favoring certain chiefs and giving development projects to certain communities and not to others has strong parallels with the system practiced by oil companies in the region today.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Other projects are in Dallas; Kansas City, Missouri; Phoenix, Arizona; Columbus, Ohio; and Des Moines, Iowa.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Mark Duplass is a particularly big supporter of indie episodic projects, and Mubi acquired the Mark Ruffalo-starring series Hal & Harper last year out of Sundance.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Very few projects that can be considered artistic attempts.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Half of the projects are from first- or second-time feature documentary directors, with five marking the debut feature for their director.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Through the parent company's Pure Blue Foundation, the hotel also supports community projects and marine conservation initiatives around the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, agencies responded with updates on 38 of the projects, many of which were Safe Routes to School efforts aimed at protecting children.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The western suburb of Chicago put a moratorium on new data center projects six months ago, and the moratorium expires on Tuesday.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Texas' power grid manager Electric Reliability Council of Texas projects a 71% surge in energy demand by 2031 because of data center growth.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Champion Women projects the university needs to spend at least $23 million in athletic student aid for women to meet equality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The Social Security Administration projects that simply removing the cap on Social Security taxes would solve the underfunding problem in a way that is equitable and would lead to benefit increases overall.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
FanGraphs projects the Rangers to have the sixth-best rotation in the majors, third-best in the American League.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Some projects venture into genre extremes.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The Peterson Foundation projects the debt will cross $40 trillion before this fall’s midterm elections.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The Tax Foundation projects Van Hollen’s plan would cost the Treasury just under $180 billion over 10 years on a dynamic basis.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Just days after floating the idea of using verification to differentiate human and bot accounts, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on Wednesday announced measures the company will take to execute its plans.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The other two types are subserosal (which protrudes on the outside of the uterus) and intramural (which grow within the muscle layer).—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Propelled by a never‑ending curiosity with how humans move, Brooks designs gear to make every run, walk, and workout better than before.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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In each of her art pieces, Ella researches her subject matter, finds meaning and thoughtfully designs her compositions to connect her thoughts with her viewer.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their metrics and editorial strategies are different.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The nurturing Moon pokes Mars today, drawing attention to your 2nd House of Objects and your 11th House of Groups.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The call for ideas isn’t a professional design competition, or a solicitation of architectural blueprints, Laymon said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the city released an eight-page pre-construction checklist along with the blueprints.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Minnesota stands out because its current rules can limit how facilities organize and serve alcohol in a communal setting.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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What stands out most to him is how quickly the remaining snow is disappearing.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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