as in plan
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 to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of project
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Opposition to nuclear fuel storage has stalled nuclear projects even in pro-energy conservative states, as demonstrated by Radiant Industries’ failed attempt to build a microreactor manufacturing facility in Wyoming.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That’s one of the biggest quandaries in projecting this roster.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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It's funded more than 223 research projects and community grants worldwide.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Opposition to nuclear fuel storage has stalled nuclear projects even in pro-energy conservative states, as demonstrated by Radiant Industries’ failed attempt to build a microreactor manufacturing facility in Wyoming.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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That’s projected to almost double this year, to $135 billion at the midpoint of its guidance range.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
That’s one of the biggest quandaries in projecting this roster.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
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The apartment's one window, protruding from the zinc roof, faces west, putting it in direct sun from midday to dusk.
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Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
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The new educational panels were designed to replace ones put up in 2010 that told the story of how nine slaves lived in the home along with George and Martha Washington in the 1790s, when Philadelphia was briefly the nation’s capital.
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Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.
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As rain drizzled and the humidity bore down, the president peered at blueprints for the public golf course, before driving to his own course in Virginia via the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near where his Triumphal Arch may soon be built.
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Calderón, a big, bald man wearing a gold chain and cross-shaped earrings, sat off to the side, amid an entourage of muscular assistants in polo shirts, poking at his phone.
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Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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December 21 - January 19) Feeling tension between fitting in and standing out?
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Tobi Lawal Virginia Tech Lawal is a 6‑foot‑8, 215‑pound London native whose elite athleticism, rebounding, and rim protection stand out, though his offense is still raw.
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