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
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
As reported by Forbes, Goldman Sachs projects the influencer economy will grow to nearly $500 billion by 2027, with the past year seeing plenty of misfires by celebrities and creators hoping to take home a piece of the pie.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Lamont’s budget office already projects more than $110 million in cost overruns this fiscal year.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Before the Padres fill their needs for starting pitching and a corner bat (and perhaps more backup options at shortstop and catcher), Cot’s Contracts projects the Opening Day payroll at $212 million and the luxury-tax payroll at $260 million.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than emitting a cold, stark light, our ceiling fixture now projects a warm, soft glow.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
McCann projects Chula Vista’s population will exceed 300,000 within five to 10 years.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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
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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.
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The right hander, who projects as the Razorbacks' Friday night starter this season, struck out a career-high 10 in six innings of relief against LSU on June 14 at the College World Series.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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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.—
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Is every head that pokes in to look at me actually Frank himself?—
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The Aries moon pokes holes in old insecurities about competence and productivity.—
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Thus begins a thorny relationship in which Jules plots vengeance, though their dynamic soon takes a fascinating turn.—
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Bad Santa follows an alcoholic scammer named Willie (Thornton) who poses as a mall Santa and plots to rob the stores on Christmas Eve with his sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox).—
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
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Brett Wooderson, a longtime customer, agreed that the appreciation for beer and brewing as a hobby stands out.—
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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.—
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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