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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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as in predicted
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Recent Examples of projected
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
At the same time, home-gardening markets are projected to exceed fifty-five billion dollars by 2030.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The global genomics market is projected to hit nearly $95 billion by 2028, while the market for AI in healthcare is forecast to soar past $180 billion by 2030.
—Miguel Llorca, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When generating new frames, this point cloud is projected back into 2D from the new camera angle to create partial images showing what should be visible based on previous frames.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stood together publicly for the first time today and projected an image of unity and authoritarian strength.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The storm is also projected to contribute to heavy rainfall in Arizona from late Wednesday through Friday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The decline in high school graduates through 2041 is projected to be most severe in the Northeast, Midwest and West, where fertility rates have been generally lower than in other regions, and to which fewer families have moved.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
With a 29% growth rate projected from 2023 to 2033, this field is booming thanks to aging populations and the rise of group practices.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Here, Newell merged live acting performances in front of the audience with green screen camera images shot backstage in real time and projected live onto a basic movie screen at the back of the stage.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
At the same time, home-gardening markets are projected to exceed fifty-five billion dollars by 2030.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The global genomics market is projected to hit nearly $95 billion by 2028, while the market for AI in healthcare is forecast to soar past $180 billion by 2030.
—Miguel Llorca, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When generating new frames, this point cloud is projected back into 2D from the new camera angle to create partial images showing what should be visible based on previous frames.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stood together publicly for the first time today and projected an image of unity and authoritarian strength.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The storm is also projected to contribute to heavy rainfall in Arizona from late Wednesday through Friday.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The decline in high school graduates through 2041 is projected to be most severe in the Northeast, Midwest and West, where fertility rates have been generally lower than in other regions, and to which fewer families have moved.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
With a 29% growth rate projected from 2023 to 2033, this field is booming thanks to aging populations and the rise of group practices.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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The Jets hadn’t planned to run that play this week, Fields said, but offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand encouraged him to do it in the moment.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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One funeral down, another one planned that a lot of people hope doesn’t get to happen anytime soon.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 Sep. 2025
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No movie poked holes in the stereotypical puffy rock-star ego more effectively than Spinal Tap did, and there are legions of fans who have the film almost completely memorized.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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After the cyberstalking ordeal came to an end and started making national news, the Wilsons poked fun at Kendra's fate by dressing up a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit with a mask of her mugshot over its face, per The Cut.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Look for antimicrobial liners that are designed to prevent mold and mildew growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But instruments onboard the spacecraft weren't designed to distinguish between molecules forged in the moon's presumably deep ocean and those cooked up in the icy shell.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, economists caution, the better-than-expected reading could be a sign of a slowing economy and that shrinking businesses’ margins could foretell higher prices for consumers in the near future.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The system that would have calculated Brown’s risk score — or any defendant’s score — is not readily available to the public, but the Observer found a breakdown of the general formula through the foundation that helped develop Mecklenburg’s policies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs has calculated that a bubble popping could wipe out up to 20% of the S&P 500’s valuation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Moscow has openly rejected proposals from Kyiv’s European allies to contribute to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a ceasefire deal is finalized.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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