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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
Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cybercrime costs are projected to top $10 trillion by 2025.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ahead of last week’s game, the Browns were projected as a 3-point favorite.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The nonpartisan legislative analyst’s office projected the initiative could cost the state upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Trust funds used to shore up payments to Social Security beneficiaries are projected to become insolvent in 2035, one year later than estimated last year by the Social Security Board of Trustees.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
It’s projected to peak with 115 sunspots, which are where geomagnetic storms originate.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility, located at the Savannah River Site, is projected to achieve the capability to produce a minimum of 50 pits annually by the mid-2030s.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
That section of Meridian Road is projected to have 60,000 average daily trips in 2030, according to a study conducted in 2021.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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In 2022, 63% of online sales were made by the top 100 marketplaces, and that share is projected to increase.
—Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cybercrime costs are projected to top $10 trillion by 2025.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ahead of last week’s game, the Browns were projected as a 3-point favorite.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The nonpartisan legislative analyst’s office projected the initiative could cost the state upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Trust funds used to shore up payments to Social Security beneficiaries are projected to become insolvent in 2035, one year later than estimated last year by the Social Security Board of Trustees.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
It’s projected to peak with 115 sunspots, which are where geomagnetic storms originate.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility, located at the Savannah River Site, is projected to achieve the capability to produce a minimum of 50 pits annually by the mid-2030s.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
That section of Meridian Road is projected to have 60,000 average daily trips in 2030, according to a study conducted in 2021.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
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State lawmakers, who voted to place Proposition 5 on the ballot, had planned additionally to try to lower the threshold for approving special taxes at the local level from two-thirds to 55%.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Too much structure can lead to burnout and frustration when things inevitably don’t go as planned.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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As more people travel, destinations and hospitality businesses must be prepared to manage the inevitable increase in solid waste generation, which would otherwise end up in landfills.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite looking for resources, El Salvador’s president announced that the national budget 2025 won’t include the issuance of new debt, so they may be prepared for not receiving new funds from the IMF.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions to prevent future incidents, the agency said.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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LeBron James expressed his concerns about the potential threat a second Trump presidency poses to women’s reproductive rights by sharing a photo of himself with his 10-year-old daughter.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Phelps calculated the area of the sky dish can observe.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ownership by corporate landlords, which CNN calculated by combining limited liability entities, real estate corporations and real estate investment trusts, stood at 16%.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions to prevent future incidents, the agency said.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hunters and conservationists viewed it as a referendum on the future of wildlife management in Colorado (and potentially elsewhere), as Prop 127 would have set the stage for future hunting bans and taken even more decision-making power away from the wildlife managers at Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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In February, Owens arranged a dinner to introduce Lumumba, the mayor, to the developers.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, and a return trip to Florida was arranged for passengers and crew members.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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As the stories go, Stone House has attracted several prospective A-list buyers over the years, including Woody Allen and Richard Gere, though neither purchased the historic home.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2015, prospective clients were skeptical that the model would work without a physical location or even a water cooler, according to Nick Yacenko, Bospar’s account supervisor.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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