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
Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Under her leadership, Vattenfall has accelerated investments in fossil-free electricity generation and low-carbon industrial projects, positioning Vattenfall as a key player in the region’s energy transition.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Under the focus, the festival will spotlight Spanish cinema in its programming while Spanish talent and projects will be showcased in different strands of the Les Arcs Industry Village, including its Coproduction Village and Works in Progress event.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Other multinational defense programs in Europe, including drone and tank projects, have also faced hurdles in recent years.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Massetti, meanwhile, has spent 15 years in production on projects including The Conners, The Goldbergs, Extended Family and Marry Me.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Even those infrastructure projects depend on utilities having enough power available to distribute to customers.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
More than 50 mining projects are advancing on the federal permitting dashboard, with several deeply important mines now under construction.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Anthropic’s run rate, a metric that projects full-year revenue based on sales from a shorter period, was $4 billion in July of last year.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Gartner projects that 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, compared with fewer than 5% at the start of this year.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Athletic’s Keith Law projects Lackey to be a top-five pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
—Teddy Cahill, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Future projects the allocation will support are the Vermont Bus Rapid Transit, North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit and G (Orange) Line Improvements project.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce projects that nearly 72% of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education.
—Muddassir Siddiqi, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
His presentation comes after the city recently dug itself out of a roughly $3 million budget deficit last year and now projects at least $130 million in deferred maintenance on parks and facilities within the next decade.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Jocytė’s proficiency as a pick-and-roll ball handler projects well for a team that can use another player who can get downhill.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Noun
City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.
—Mary Ramsey
updated June 8, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Under her leadership, Vattenfall has accelerated investments in fossil-free electricity generation and low-carbon industrial projects, positioning Vattenfall as a key player in the region’s energy transition.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Under the focus, the festival will spotlight Spanish cinema in its programming while Spanish talent and projects will be showcased in different strands of the Les Arcs Industry Village, including its Coproduction Village and Works in Progress event.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Top 10 Father’s Day gifts for 2026 This wearable Bluetooth speaker is an awesome gift for any dad who frequently undertakes DIY projects.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Other multinational defense programs in Europe, including drone and tank projects, have also faced hurdles in recent years.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Massetti, meanwhile, has spent 15 years in production on projects including The Conners, The Goldbergs, Extended Family and Marry Me.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026
Even those infrastructure projects depend on utilities having enough power available to distribute to customers.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
More than 50 mining projects are advancing on the federal permitting dashboard, with several deeply important mines now under construction.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
Verb
The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder, who projects to an interior-line spot, was a medalist in the heavyweight division in the Iowa state wrestling meet.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Anthropic’s run rate, a metric that projects full-year revenue based on sales from a shorter period, was $4 billion in July of last year.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Gartner projects that 40% of enterprise applications will embed task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, compared with fewer than 5% at the start of this year.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Athletic’s Keith Law projects Lackey to be a top-five pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
—Teddy Cahill, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Future projects the allocation will support are the Vermont Bus Rapid Transit, North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit and G (Orange) Line Improvements project.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce projects that nearly 72% of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education.
—Muddassir Siddiqi, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
His presentation comes after the city recently dug itself out of a roughly $3 million budget deficit last year and now projects at least $130 million in deferred maintenance on parks and facilities within the next decade.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Jocytė’s proficiency as a pick-and-roll ball handler projects well for a team that can use another player who can get downhill.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
Noun
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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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Brown also designs outdoor gardens.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Broadcom lost 12% after the company, which designs and makes customized artificial intelligence chips for other technology names, reported weaker-than-expected earnings on Wednesday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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Livermore’s evolution into a happening place began more than 20 years ago, when city planners and the community began to focus on investing in downtown, supporting local businesses and trying some interesting urban-design strategies to improve the look and feel of the city.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Goldman here plots the earnings-revisions trend for 2027 among AI-infrastructure plays, energy companies, the overall S & P 500 and the rest of the S & P outside of AI and energy.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Set on a plaza shaped like a massive record player, the sparkling glass pyramid of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands out in Cleveland’s industrial skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The company stands out for its educational approach, one-on-one customer support and strong customer reviews.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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