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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall showed no signs of slowing down in her 80s, traveling some 300 days a year to meet with world leaders about climate change, visit conservation projects, and support her Roots & Shoots youth environmental program.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Exciting news in relationships, family, or creative projects are headed your way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration earlier Wednesday halted $18 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in New York City, including for the Second Avenue Subway project and Hudson Tunnel Project.
—Jamie Tarabay, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
According to sources, conversations are underway with Waithe about extending her relationship with Paramount to future projects across the company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The country is installing wind and solar projects faster than any other nation and today has almost half the world’s wind farms, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Vic Tafur projects all of Week 5 by picking against the spread.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Wright, who is the director of the immigration economic advocacy group Cincinnati Compass, projects this change will likely reduce the number of international employees being hired.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projects that the pullback in some plan offerings could result in a decline in Medicare Advantage (MA) membership next year.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
RedSpeed is the company Miami-Dade County hired to run school zone cameras with a six-year deal that projects $144 million for the county, and $71 million for the vendor.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The latest estimates from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation projects that over the next decade, the president’s imposed and threatened tariffs will result in a lower Gross Domestic Product and lower capital stock, as well as 825,000 fewer full-time jobs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
His extension could leave them more reluctant to bend in salary negotiations with Watson, who projects in the range of Nnaji’s salary, according to The Athletic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Gartner projects that one in 20 supply chain managers will oversee robots, not humans, by 2030.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Together, these projects confirm a sector that is rapidly diversifying and scaling up, positioning Madrid to host increasingly ambitious and innovative productions.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
There are also instructions for plenty of creepy cocktails and even craft projects for constructing kooky table decor to match.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall showed no signs of slowing down in her 80s, traveling some 300 days a year to meet with world leaders about climate change, visit conservation projects, and support her Roots & Shoots youth environmental program.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Exciting news in relationships, family, or creative projects are headed your way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The administration earlier Wednesday halted $18 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in New York City, including for the Second Avenue Subway project and Hudson Tunnel Project.
—Jamie Tarabay, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
According to sources, conversations are underway with Waithe about extending her relationship with Paramount to future projects across the company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The country is installing wind and solar projects faster than any other nation and today has almost half the world’s wind farms, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
There likely will be multiple eventual fusion winners, said Prakash Sharma, head of scenarios and technologies for the Wood Mackenzie energy research firm, which projects that global electricity demand will nearly double by 2050, requiring $18 trillion in new investments.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Vic Tafur projects all of Week 5 by picking against the spread.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Wright, who is the director of the immigration economic advocacy group Cincinnati Compass, projects this change will likely reduce the number of international employees being hired.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projects that the pullback in some plan offerings could result in a decline in Medicare Advantage (MA) membership next year.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
RedSpeed is the company Miami-Dade County hired to run school zone cameras with a six-year deal that projects $144 million for the county, and $71 million for the vendor.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
The latest estimates from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation projects that over the next decade, the president’s imposed and threatened tariffs will result in a lower Gross Domestic Product and lower capital stock, as well as 825,000 fewer full-time jobs.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025
His extension could leave them more reluctant to bend in salary negotiations with Watson, who projects in the range of Nnaji’s salary, according to The Athletic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Gartner projects that one in 20 supply chain managers will oversee robots, not humans, by 2030.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The apartment's plans have changed over time.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 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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Brown said of the daunting task of finding the perfect ring for someone who designs jewelry for a living.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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These themes are less mandates for how to dress or decorate a camp, but instead, says Burning Man Project Director of the organization’s Philosophical Center, Stuart Mangrum, who designs each year’s theme, operate on three levels.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Different teams have different strategies to negate.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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When the photographer Mary Ellen Mark arrived in New York City, in 1966, one of her strategies for finding arresting images was to attend parades and other large gatherings, seeking out subjects not in the main flow of the action but on the periphery.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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In a pair of promos shared to social media on Monday in support of her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (out Friday), the singer pokes some major fun at herself.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trailer for Season 6 of Solar Opposites, released today, pokes fun of the show’s imminent end.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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LaBeouf plays a character named Clodio Pulcher, who plots against Cesar.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yoo Capital is behind the development and its blueprints also include a Museum of Film & Television as well as studios tours.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Then last month, Schneider announced new, highly technical and detailed data center blueprints, developed with Nvidia, that the company says will significantly accelerate construction timelines as well as help operators adopt AI-ready infrastructure.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dallas stands out as the premier host with its massive stadium capacity and significant match allocation, offering fans excellent value and experience.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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