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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projected
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
He's vowed to use private donations to pay for the project, which has a price tag of $400 million, up from $250 million the president originally projected.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
India projected its economy would expand more than previously expected, maintaining its status as the world’s fastest-growing major nation.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Florida is projected to get hotter, with summer temperatures climbing 3 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit by 2075.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The Red Sox settlements collectively came in slightly under what had initially been projected.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In October, Nvidia had projected about half a trillion dollars of revenue from current and future data center chips by the end of 2026.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Many have projected the country has either already reached ‘peak oil’ or will very soon.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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The Royals bullpen is projected to be a strength with the veteran arms available.
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Spider-y lash extensions protruded from her lash line, reaching to the bottom of her brows; a thin wing of black liner was drawn from the outer corners of her eyes.—
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His bones visibly protruded from his thin skin, according to court documents.—
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year’s Eve.—
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The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.—
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
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Fox grabbed Vanderbilt to walk him away, but the Lakers forward poked Sochan in the face with his left index finger.—
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
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If the labor market is improving and the Supreme Court delivers the expected tariff refunds, the Fed would have almost no justification for adding further stimulus to the economy via a new round of cheaper money.—
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This slider is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, where it's heavily discounted from its expected MSRP.—
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
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Javonte Green missed a potential tying 3-point try and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound, but committed Detroit's 25th turnover.—
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Of the three potential playoff matchups Carolina could have gotten against NFC West teams, this one is the most winnable.—
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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