Synonyms of projects

projects 1 of 2

noun

plural of project

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective

an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• strategies
• blueprints
• programs
• schemes
• designs
• systems
• proposals
• arrangements
• games
• ideas
• recipes
• ways
• master plans
• road maps
• game plans
• procedures
• devices
• techniques
• ground plans
• plots
• purposes
• intentions
• specifications
• policies
• conspiracies
• maneuvers
• tactics
• intents
• maps
• means
• protocols
• aims
• tricks
• contrivances
• conceptions
• collusions
• projets
• platforms
• subterfuges
• stratagems
• patterns
• layouts
• gambits
• formulas
• diagrams
• setups
• specifics
• ruses
• counterstrategies
• counterplans

projects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of project

1

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• stands out
• bulges
• pouches
• sticks out
• bunches
• bags
• juts
• beetles
• overhangs
• swells
• balloons
• pooches
• bellies
• domes
• pouts
• starts
• billows
• extends
• stretches
• mushrooms
• snowballs
• expands
• lengthens
• blows up
• dilates
• inflates
• distends
• elongates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• shrinks
• compresses
• condenses
• constricts

2

as in designs

to work out the details of (something) in advance

we must project next year's budget now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• designs
• plots
• charts
• prepares
• organizes
• budgets
• maps (out)
• arranges
• schemes (out)
• shapes
• outlines
• devises
• calculates
• blueprints
• drafts
• choreographs
• frames
• lays out
• strategizes (about)
• sketches
• concerts
• intrigues
• figures
• intends
• contemplates
• aims
• has on
• conspires
• machinates
• means
• gets up
• contrives
• premeditates
• meditates
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of projects

Noun

Rejecting the bonds leaves commissioners responsible for determining how to finance those projects through other means or delay them. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

While working on other projects over the following year, Lindsey toyed with ideas for using the steering technique to test introspection. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Zac Cruz joins as A&R / Marketing Manager following roles at Avex and Revels Group, while Oscar Cornejo joins as Head Engineer, with credits including Grammy-winning work with Tyla and projects with Kanye West and Willow Smith. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Trump has faced criticism for focusing his attention on building projects in Washington in the months leading up to the GOP wipeout Tuesday night, where his party was projected to lose majority control of both chambers of Congress. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Ross’s startup attracted an international following and, in 2018, investment from fashion accelerator Tomorrow, which subsequently acquired full ownership when Ross decided to move on to other projects in February 2024. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Democrat Frederick Douglas Haynes III, a longtime Dallas pastor and civil rights advocate, has defeated Republican Everett Jackson in the race for Texas' 30th Congressional District, CBS News projects. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

But in the current economy, several projects that have approvals are still in the pipeline waiting to break ground, Trantalis said. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Several African countries have made moves to become more energy self-sufficient, including unveiling refineries, pipelines, and new oil and gas exploration projects, reversing years-long policies. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

The district projects about $3,000 in cash and nearly $1,000 in expenses, including renting a post office box, maintaining its rudimentary website and buying supplies for outreach and education events, such as handouts and volunteer shirts. — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Most of the redesign projects Menabóh takes on cost between €300 and €1,000, depending on the complexity of the craftmanship, but some sit beyond this range. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Previously announced key collaborators include production designer Andrea Castorina, costume designer Daria Calvelli, and editor Francesca Calvelli, all of whom worked on Bellocchio projects The Traitor, Exterior Night and Kidnapped. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

With votes still being counted, ABC News projects that Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, David Crowley in Wisconsin and Aaron Ford in Nevada, along with Republican Byron Donalds in Florida, will win their races. — Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

With their victories over Republican opponents, CBS News projects Democrats will control the upper chamber in the next Congress and hold 54 seats. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The Associated Press surveys the numbers posted by local election officials and projects the winner using vote returns and other data. — Data, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Research firm Omdia projects the global microdrama business will generate $14 billion before 2026 is out. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

By the 2030s, as temperatures warm, the study projects that around 70% of Florida’s population is likely to have a chance of getting West Nile nine months out of the year. — Kylee Rae Noel, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026