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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
CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Global energy demand is projected to rise more than 50% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia and power-hungry AI infrastructure — and LNG, which is a cleaner fuel than coal or oil, is seen as a critical source to help meet that demand.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
That asteroid, called Apophis, measures about 1,200 feet across and is projected to come within 20,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Taiwan’s Semiconductor Dominance To put things in perspective, the global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $975 billion in annual sales this year, $1 trillion next year.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Brazilian courts have already determined the impacts of Belo Monte were far greater than originally projected.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Interfaith Alliance, a national coalition of various faiths, on Thursday night projected messages supporting religious freedom onto the National Gallery of Art.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 17 May 2026
On Thursday evening, the Interfaith Alliance projected protest slogans onto an exterior wall of the National Gallery of Art.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Beijing has strong economic ties to Tehran, and the war could hurt its economy, which was already projected to grow more slowly.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Adjective
Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The platform is now projected to achieve over 1,000 miles of range and 16 hours of endurance in the ISR configuration, significantly expanding its operational reach for long-endurance missions.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Global energy demand is projected to rise more than 50% by 2040, driven by economic growth in Asia and power-hungry AI infrastructure — and LNG, which is a cleaner fuel than coal or oil, is seen as a critical source to help meet that demand.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
That asteroid, called Apophis, measures about 1,200 feet across and is projected to come within 20,000 miles of Earth on April 13, 2029.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Taiwan’s Semiconductor Dominance To put things in perspective, the global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $975 billion in annual sales this year, $1 trillion next year.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Brazilian courts have already determined the impacts of Belo Monte were far greater than originally projected.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Interfaith Alliance, a national coalition of various faiths, on Thursday night projected messages supporting religious freedom onto the National Gallery of Art.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 17 May 2026
On Thursday evening, the Interfaith Alliance projected protest slogans onto an exterior wall of the National Gallery of Art.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Beijing has strong economic ties to Tehran, and the war could hurt its economy, which was already projected to grow more slowly.
—Will Weissert, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
Verb
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Shards of glass and ceramic, rusted metal, medical and bio-waste, syringes, cracked circuit boards, and broken electronics protruded everywhere.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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It is planned as a co-production with Germany and at least one more country.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In a statement, the Kremlin said that Putin’s trip, planned for May 19-20, had been scheduled to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The trend research also feeds into factory preparedness, as facilities platform fabrics in the anticipated textile and color trends for major season moments.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The logical thing to do is then follow that pattern to its anticipated conclusion and recommend rest or sleep.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Many curious passersby poked their heads inside, wondering if the restaurant was serving food again.—
Iris Kwok
May 12,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Holding her breath, Ana poked her head into the coop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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In 2024, the resort added a wellness shala, a swooping open-air pavilion designed by Mexican architects Luis Alejandro Cuesta and Javier Creuheras of Arquitectura Mixta perched on a hill overlooking the ocean and the resort below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of these crops can be sown six to eight weeks before the last expected frost in your region, but exact timing depends on your local climate.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Plant the seeds about 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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There is power and potential and so much joy to be found in a mess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Altman can turn his full attention back to the other side of the Bay Bridge, where his company is based, but only after Musk’s lawyers introduced a host of potential issues for prospective investors to consider.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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