project onto

phrasal verb

projected onto; projecting onto; projects onto
: to believe or imagine that (one's ideas, feelings, etc.) are shared by (another person)
She projected her fears onto him.

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His channeling funds into fine-tuning SpaceX’s astro-gear, which features futuristic helmets with instrument readings and other info digitally projected onto golden-colored visors, is only a small part of Isaacman’s incredible philanthropy. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The talking jack-o'-lanterns are great for younger kids and can even be projected onto real pumpkins. Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 In another demo, Boorstin played a simple game of pong, except the video game graphics were projected onto a real-world desk in front of her. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024 The Time cover featuring him was projected onto a wall at the stock exchange, flanked by American flags. Michelle L. Price and David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for project onto 

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“Project onto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/project%20onto. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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