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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But without federal aid that was provided during the public health crisis, city leaders have struggled with what to do now, with student enrollment projected to keep falling.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Beck, who was projected to be a top pick before the 2024 season, is not as highly regarded after his past two seasons.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Nobody knows if the players not projected to be drafted will stay in this NIL era or transfer.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Even before the war began, USDA economists projected that food prices this year would rise more than in 2024 or 2025.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The county’s list of capital projects is updated periodically throughout the year as projects go on and projected costs change, the county spokesperson said, but the overall amount of capital spending for the year will stay the same.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Construction is expected to begin next year, with completion projected for 2029.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The crowd really wanted everyone to have their moment this year, and that energy usually gets projected to the audience at home as well.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Of the 423 nuclear power reactors currently in service, roughly half are projected to begin decommissioning by 2050, according to data from the IAEA.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But without federal aid that was provided during the public health crisis, city leaders have struggled with what to do now, with student enrollment projected to keep falling.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Beck, who was projected to be a top pick before the 2024 season, is not as highly regarded after his past two seasons.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Nobody knows if the players not projected to be drafted will stay in this NIL era or transfer.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Even before the war began, USDA economists projected that food prices this year would rise more than in 2024 or 2025.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The county’s list of capital projects is updated periodically throughout the year as projects go on and projected costs change, the county spokesperson said, but the overall amount of capital spending for the year will stay the same.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Construction is expected to begin next year, with completion projected for 2029.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The crowd really wanted everyone to have their moment this year, and that energy usually gets projected to the audience at home as well.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
Verb
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Or if a finger was so sliced open that the bone protruded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Big, waxy flowers called lobster claws protruded from thick stalks.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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After a kind gesture to airport employees in Georgia didn't go as planned, Tyler Perry found a workaround.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rallies are also planned in more than a dozen other countries, from Europe to Latin America to Australia, Ezra Levin, a co-executive director of Indivisible, a group spearheading the events, said in an interview.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The anticipated rain this week is from a new kona storm.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Destin Daniel Cretton directs the anticipated fourth installment in the MCU‘s Spider-Man franchise, which completed filming late last year.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the president has repeatedly poked at the vulnerability.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many spectators poked fun at the efforts of Chicago police to confiscate and collect BORGs in viral posts over the weekend.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Officials and defense analysts have long said that the constraint is not simply funding, but structural limits in a defense industrial base designed for predictable demand rather than rapid wartime expansion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Enter Twinpalms Bangtao Phuket Tented Resort, the hideaway designed for those yearning for escapism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected $1 billion in damage.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The expected amounts are climbing too.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s a private spa suite with steam room and Mediterranean fare prepared by one of the esteemed chefs employed by founders Claus and Jeanette Thottrup.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The State Department also warned travelers to prepare for potential disruptions, including periodic airspace closures that could affect international flights.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, Brazil and Mexico agreed to jointly explore deepwater sites in the Gulf of Mexico, though any potential crude output could take years to materialize.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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