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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Community opposition has delayed, threatened or led to the cancellation of projects to build new transmission lines, solar arrays, windmills, and battery storage facilities.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The erotic thriller genre has been enjoying a major comeback, with at least 10 TV and film projects in the works.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the organization dedicated $8 million to national conservation projects, including donations to The Nature Conservancy and The International Fund for Animal Welfare.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Those investors include Shell, which has invested $7 billion in two projects in Nigeria within the past year and is planning future commitments, according to its global CEO Wael Sawan.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Priority will be given to projects that expand medical services and create jobs with competitive wages.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, the city has dedicated more than $160 million across 13 projects designed to reshape downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s a sizable investment in a pitcher who projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm and who is coming off an entire year lost to Tommy John surgery.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Denver Post projects that at least one of the nine outfielders currently on the 40-man roster won’t be with the club when the regular season begins, and barring an injury, the Rockies will carry Doyle, Beck, Moniak, McCarthy, Freeman and Castro on the Opening Day roster.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Kenpom projects a 77-56 Aztecs win.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service projects 1-2 inches of snowfall for northeast central Indiana.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, the county Department of Public Health projects losses of $200 million to $300 million, the county reported.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Central Florida also projects to be a challenge.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Greentree was the only Kings player on the list, and Pronman projects him as a middle-of-the-lineup player.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Russia has seen high-profile technology projects fall short before, and without independent demonstrations, PJN-1’s true capabilities are unclear.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Community opposition has delayed, threatened or led to the cancellation of projects to build new transmission lines, solar arrays, windmills, and battery storage facilities.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The erotic thriller genre has been enjoying a major comeback, with at least 10 TV and film projects in the works.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the organization dedicated $8 million to national conservation projects, including donations to The Nature Conservancy and The International Fund for Animal Welfare.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Those investors include Shell, which has invested $7 billion in two projects in Nigeria within the past year and is planning future commitments, according to its global CEO Wael Sawan.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Priority will be given to projects that expand medical services and create jobs with competitive wages.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
So far, the city has dedicated more than $160 million across 13 projects designed to reshape downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s a sizable investment in a pitcher who projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm and who is coming off an entire year lost to Tommy John surgery.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Denver Post projects that at least one of the nine outfielders currently on the 40-man roster won’t be with the club when the regular season begins, and barring an injury, the Rockies will carry Doyle, Beck, Moniak, McCarthy, Freeman and Castro on the Opening Day roster.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Kenpom projects a 77-56 Aztecs win.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service projects 1-2 inches of snowfall for northeast central Indiana.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, the county Department of Public Health projects losses of $200 million to $300 million, the county reported.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Central Florida also projects to be a challenge.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Greentree was the only Kings player on the list, and Pronman projects him as a middle-of-the-lineup player.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2016, the company designs, develops and manufactures its collection in its home country, partnering with specialized Italian workshops for category-specific expertise.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other companies have incorporated AI into their Super Bowl commercials to a lesser extent, according to the outlet, and AI companies will return as well — a commercial from Anthropic pokes fun at ChatGPT incorporating ads.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Partnerships deserve thoughtfulness as romantic Venus pokes jolly Jupiter, activating your 7th House of Connections and your 12th House of Karma.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What stands out to her about Chicago architecture is its innovation, which was first sparked by the Great Chicago Fire.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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