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
Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The technology has already been validated through proof-of-concept projects on Hyundai vehicles, including the IONIQ 5 and ST1 electric models.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, and Channing Tatum are among the stars reprising their mutant roles from various X-Men projects.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its sales tax and revenue, or STAR bond, program since 1999.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Both companies are expected to go public this year, and Anthropic — whose model is popular with businesses for its coding strength — projects breaking even by 2028.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Utilities should start budgeting for resilience projects now and explore grants, partnerships and regional collaborations to share costs.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The climate connection to nature provides one revenue stream through the voluntary carbon market in which companies can purchase credits by funding qualified forest projects.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 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
But others could block local governments from denying large scale development projects, and potentially leave residents with less input on the future of their communities.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The technology has already been validated through proof-of-concept projects on Hyundai vehicles, including the IONIQ 5 and ST1 electric models.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, and Channing Tatum are among the stars reprising their mutant roles from various X-Men projects.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
In scope, the planned stadium development dwarfs the 23 other projects Kansas has realized through its sales tax and revenue, or STAR bond, program since 1999.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Both companies are expected to go public this year, and Anthropic — whose model is popular with businesses for its coding strength — projects breaking even by 2028.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Utilities should start budgeting for resilience projects now and explore grants, partnerships and regional collaborations to share costs.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money that was supposed to go toward establishing thousands of flood control projects.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The climate connection to nature provides one revenue stream through the voluntary carbon market in which companies can purchase credits by funding qualified forest projects.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Is every head that pokes in to look at me actually Frank himself?—
Shane Kowalski,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Aries moon pokes holes in old insecurities about competence and productivity.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Dec. 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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Brett Wooderson, a longtime customer, agreed that the appreciation for beer and brewing as a hobby stands out.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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