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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
Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Sacramento has a severe deficit spending problem that is projected to last for a while.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Washington and North Dakota are projected to see the lowest power bills at $488, NEADA found.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 June 2026
And in an industry projected to exceed $30 billion globally, even marginal improvements in how brands and creators connect could have outsized impact.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
That gives them a little bit of flexibility below the restrictive second apron of the salary cap, which is projected to be $222 million next season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The Associated Press projected Monday afternoon that Councilmember Nithya Raman had advanced to the November runoff in the Los Angeles mayoral race, setting up a contest against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass after Raman erased a roughly 40,000-vote deficit from election night.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Average daily hotel room rates typically range between $145 and $155 during June and July and are projected to double that figure during the World Cup matches, according to the DDA, citing figures supplied by the Visit Lauderdale tourism marketing agency.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
The highest fire threat is projected along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 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
Ten or so attendees in their twenties and thirties settled across sofas, while a lo-fi YouTube music video was projected on a large screen, which mostly seemed to display a kitten wearing headphones.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Sacramento has a severe deficit spending problem that is projected to last for a while.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Washington and North Dakota are projected to see the lowest power bills at $488, NEADA found.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 15 June 2026
And in an industry projected to exceed $30 billion globally, even marginal improvements in how brands and creators connect could have outsized impact.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
That gives them a little bit of flexibility below the restrictive second apron of the salary cap, which is projected to be $222 million next season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The Associated Press projected Monday afternoon that Councilmember Nithya Raman had advanced to the November runoff in the Los Angeles mayoral race, setting up a contest against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass after Raman erased a roughly 40,000-vote deficit from election night.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Average daily hotel room rates typically range between $145 and $155 during June and July and are projected to double that figure during the World Cup matches, according to the DDA, citing figures supplied by the Visit Lauderdale tourism marketing agency.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
The highest fire threat is projected along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
Adjective
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The same is true of other highly anticipated, blockbuster IPOs slated for this year, like those of Anthropic and OpenAI, experts said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Indeed, this is significantly lower than the anticipated $135 for the SpaceX IPO, scheduled for June 12.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The problem was that many of them protruded from the front of vehicles like miniature medieval weapons.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In his right leg, Adin's tibia bone was broken in half and protruded through the skin.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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With the new wells for compact compliance now planned, the Republican River district and the local groundwater districts must get serious about conservation planning.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The tournament lasts until July 19 and watch parties are being planned at dozens of locations around the Bay Area.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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That number is bigger than New York’s Central Park, and the sheer expected electricity generation could power more than half of New Mexico.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The expected improvements will include more accessible concessions, improved restroom access, better traffic flow throughout the stadium, upgraded technology and additional gathering spaces.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The view was uncommonly broad, and the city skyline poked out of the eastern sky.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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Jo Adell poked a tying single through the infield moments later.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Hughton says conversations with potential new players from the diaspora tended not to involve persuasion.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Burnham has circled a potential seat near Manchester for months.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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