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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projecting
Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also issued strong guidance, projecting gross margins of about 80% for the next quarter.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
According to Kramer, the attack on Ras Laffan shattered the market consensus that the impact of the conflict would be confined to a few months, with QatarEnergy now projecting that the repairs could take up to five years to complete.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
With a month until the 2026 NFL Draft, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz has taken another crack at projecting the first round.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
So far, Tehran appears to be in no hurry, projecting defiance in the face of what would be a significant escalation and a devastating blow to the country.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
McCrery had introduced the Corinthian order to the ballroom entrance, projecting a grandiosity above and beyond that of the main house, which uses the more modest and domestic Ionic order.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
So before Alex Cora makes his final decisions, here is our last crack at projecting the Red Sox’s 26-man roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, members of Blackpink have helped expand K-pop’s scope, projecting Korea’s already glittering brand onto Paris runways, acting as brand ambassadors for Chanel and Dior and helping K-pop evolve in the American imagination from a niche boy-band phenomenon into a broader cultural engine.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also issued strong guidance, projecting gross margins of about 80% for the next quarter.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
According to Kramer, the attack on Ras Laffan shattered the market consensus that the impact of the conflict would be confined to a few months, with QatarEnergy now projecting that the repairs could take up to five years to complete.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
With a month until the 2026 NFL Draft, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz has taken another crack at projecting the first round.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
So far, Tehran appears to be in no hurry, projecting defiance in the face of what would be a significant escalation and a devastating blow to the country.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
McCrery had introduced the Corinthian order to the ballroom entrance, projecting a grandiosity above and beyond that of the main house, which uses the more modest and domestic Ionic order.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
So before Alex Cora makes his final decisions, here is our last crack at projecting the Red Sox’s 26-man roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, members of Blackpink have helped expand K-pop’s scope, projecting Korea’s already glittering brand onto Paris runways, acting as brand ambassadors for Chanel and Dior and helping K-pop evolve in the American imagination from a niche boy-band phenomenon into a broader cultural engine.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
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Investigators laid out a pattern of inaccurate and incomplete campaign finance reports across several election cycles, including improper contributions falsely reported as personal loans, acceptance of improper contributions and inflated cash-on-hand numbers.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the exclusive merchandise has already appeared on eBay at inflated prices.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the bathroom, a chemical meant to make trace blood more visible reacted in the sink and the bathtub, while a visible bloodstain was found under the protruding edge of a vanity, Hooks said.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the video, large swaths of brown earth can be seen protruding patches of mountain snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Browne’s family is planning an event honoring him in mid-May.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But rather than big Hawaiian swells, these waves were the crashing sounds of social media users poking fun at the look of the upcoming Disney film.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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His father came around the corner in time to see his arms poking up above the rim, a cartoon character in need of rescue.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The longest ending includes the risen Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, whose testimony is initially rebuffed, and then to others.—
Mary Foskett,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Kluge remained active into his 90s, writing books and designing art exhibitions.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Los Angeles on Wednesday, a jury found both YouTube and Meta, which owns and operates platforms including Instagram and Facebook, liable for harms to children for designing their platforms to hook young users.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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