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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
Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The stock has slid more than 33% in 2024, and analysts are projecting nearly 31% upside ahead.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia was projecting a $167 million deficit at the time, with layoffs expected for more than 1,200 city employees, leading to sickouts and demonstrations.
—Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Additional cuts to interest rates could also help facilitate more deals, as the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell revealed last week that the central bank is now projecting just two interest rate cuts in 2025 (compared to a projection of four cuts in September).
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts are projecting year-over-year deceleration over the next several quarters with growth dipping into the mid-40s by the second half of next year.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
This strategy is not only about broadening the asset base of the business but also a calculated action to increase its investment in the cryptocurrency, so projecting future expansion.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company’s full-year revenue guidance was a bit softer than expected, projecting that revenue growth would come in at the low end of its previous guidance of 9% and 11% for the year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Contrary to hopes from stakeholders of a more efficient system, his office is not projecting a cost savings.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Others in the mix The overriding issue with projecting middle-six and fourth-line wingers onto skill lines is the increase in playing time versus elites.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The stock has slid more than 33% in 2024, and analysts are projecting nearly 31% upside ahead.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia was projecting a $167 million deficit at the time, with layoffs expected for more than 1,200 city employees, leading to sickouts and demonstrations.
—Michael Graff, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
Additional cuts to interest rates could also help facilitate more deals, as the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell revealed last week that the central bank is now projecting just two interest rate cuts in 2025 (compared to a projection of four cuts in September).
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Analysts are projecting year-over-year deceleration over the next several quarters with growth dipping into the mid-40s by the second half of next year.
—Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
This strategy is not only about broadening the asset base of the business but also a calculated action to increase its investment in the cryptocurrency, so projecting future expansion.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The company’s full-year revenue guidance was a bit softer than expected, projecting that revenue growth would come in at the low end of its previous guidance of 9% and 11% for the year.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Contrary to hopes from stakeholders of a more efficient system, his office is not projecting a cost savings.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projecting
Adjective
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Many projects that were celebrated during bull markets are now facing existential crises, unable to justify their inflated valuations.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Fewer graduate student instructors will also mean inflated class sizes for undergraduates.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While tending to their garden this fall, homeowners in upstate New York spotted what appeared to be two giant teeth protruding from the soil, partially concealed by plant fronds.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to the news release, the mastodon jaw was found protruding from the topsoil, which caught the homeowner's attention.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Watch out for lottery scams People planning to play the lottery should watch out for lottery scams.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Carter first saw the disease up close in 1988 while visiting a village in Ghana where nearly 350 people had worms poking through their skin.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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At its most basic, a poke cake is made by poking holes into a warm cake and pouring on a frosting or filling mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With catering, families can avoid the expense of purchasing and preparing large quantities of food, which can often go to waste.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The brand’s internal vibrator features a perfect curve and a bulbous head, offering the exact right shape to tease the vaginal wall.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The vividly colored backdrop and stage dissolved to white; pattern, the organizing principle of the bodies and of the world that Abraham had so carefully constructed, was gone.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Projecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projecting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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