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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projecting
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Time Is the Most Underrated Variable Planning ahead doesn’t mean projecting 30 years into the future.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
After what was an abnormally warm Southern California weekend, more typical winter weather is in store across the next couple of days, with forecasts projecting rain throughout the region.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But for now, here’s our first crack at projecting the Red Sox’s 26-man roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
City officials this week assessed the current budget, more than halfway through its cycle, while projecting what to expect for the next budget, which begins July 1.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Nvidia now expects its total sales to hit new records in 2026, projecting around $500 billion in revenue.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
However, experts say this differs from true, healthy, and reciprocal love that grows from actually knowing each other—not projecting your ideals onto a promising crush.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold only a four-vote majority in the House, with political analysts projecting about 20 swing seats up for grabs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead to 2026, the company is projecting organic revenue growth of 4% to 5% and comparable earnings per share growth of 7% to 8% for the full year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Time Is the Most Underrated Variable Planning ahead doesn’t mean projecting 30 years into the future.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
After what was an abnormally warm Southern California weekend, more typical winter weather is in store across the next couple of days, with forecasts projecting rain throughout the region.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But for now, here’s our first crack at projecting the Red Sox’s 26-man roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
City officials this week assessed the current budget, more than halfway through its cycle, while projecting what to expect for the next budget, which begins July 1.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Nvidia now expects its total sales to hit new records in 2026, projecting around $500 billion in revenue.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
However, experts say this differs from true, healthy, and reciprocal love that grows from actually knowing each other—not projecting your ideals onto a promising crush.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold only a four-vote majority in the House, with political analysts projecting about 20 swing seats up for grabs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Haber said in these contracts, Coto agreed to pay inflated prices for services for the building, including cleaning, security and maintenance.—
Catherine Odom
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Team Fluff's Twilight Barkle, a special needs dog with a protruding forehead from Hearts & Bones Rescue in Dallas, scored the game's final touchdown.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Avoid areas of ice with protruding debris like logs or brush.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration is also planning to boost the city’s annual block-party grants to allow watch parties and festivities to take place across Boston’s neighborhoods.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in Congress are planning to bury the commemorative chest in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Telltale Signs of Rotary Motion The re-examination revealed unmistakable evidence that this was no simple awl meant for poking holes.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Garlic is a kitchen staple for many, but spotting a green sprout poking out of a clove can raise questions about food safety.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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In designing the Grange, Davies had a rule that everything needed to be ordered and symmetrical.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Which institutional intel has proved crucial for designing modern missions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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