as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projects
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The country is installing wind and solar projects faster than any other nation and today has almost half the world’s wind farms, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
These projects, while showcasing a diverse array of artistic approaches, consistently demonstrate a transformative power to question, empower, and drive cultural and social change.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Solo projects are currently the focus for all three members of Little Mix, who won The X Factor in 2011 and enjoyed national exposure before any music had been released.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly High Power Exploration, plans to invest $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Africa's Liberty Corridor, connecting Guinea to Liberia.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The two are expected to sign a nuclear deal which would assist companies build nuclear projects in each other's countries.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Keep reading to see our favorite projects for repurposing empty containers.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Gartner projects that one in 20 supply chain managers will oversee robots, not humans, by 2030.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The film projects Coker’s vision of fashion as heirloom, clothing designed to outlive its owners and be passed down to new generations.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
This still projects to be the start of the toughest part of the Horned Frogs’ schedule, even with some of the teams suffering early losses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The expansion comes as a study projects California will face a shortage of 2,000 veterinarians and the nation 40,000 by 2030, said Tom Hinds, the school’s director of strategic planning and communications.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Through pageantry, tradition and personal connections, the royal family projects a uniquely British form of soft power — one that can open doors, shape perceptions, and create goodwill across borders.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Haissl projects an Anthropic contribution to AWS of over 5 percentage points in the second half of 2025.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
At its current selling pace, the association projects the region to have 426 ultra-luxury sales by the end of the year.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
When competitors finally saw that Venture Global was legit, Sabel said, the company had three projects underway in Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines—which is mostly online today—and CP2.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The country is installing wind and solar projects faster than any other nation and today has almost half the world’s wind farms, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
These projects, while showcasing a diverse array of artistic approaches, consistently demonstrate a transformative power to question, empower, and drive cultural and social change.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Solo projects are currently the focus for all three members of Little Mix, who won The X Factor in 2011 and enjoyed national exposure before any music had been released.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2025
Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic, formerly High Power Exploration, plans to invest $5 billion in infrastructure projects in Africa's Liberty Corridor, connecting Guinea to Liberia.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The two are expected to sign a nuclear deal which would assist companies build nuclear projects in each other's countries.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Keep reading to see our favorite projects for repurposing empty containers.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
The brokerage projects a 5 percent increase in prime property values this year, driven in part by a sharp drop in available listings and surging international demand.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Gartner projects that one in 20 supply chain managers will oversee robots, not humans, by 2030.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The film projects Coker’s vision of fashion as heirloom, clothing designed to outlive its owners and be passed down to new generations.
—Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
This still projects to be the start of the toughest part of the Horned Frogs’ schedule, even with some of the teams suffering early losses.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
The expansion comes as a study projects California will face a shortage of 2,000 veterinarians and the nation 40,000 by 2030, said Tom Hinds, the school’s director of strategic planning and communications.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Through pageantry, tradition and personal connections, the royal family projects a uniquely British form of soft power — one that can open doors, shape perceptions, and create goodwill across borders.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Haissl projects an Anthropic contribution to AWS of over 5 percentage points in the second half of 2025.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
At its current selling pace, the association projects the region to have 426 ultra-luxury sales by the end of the year.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projects
Noun
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The parents of a girl who was among the victims who perished in flooding waters at Texas’ Camp Mystic in July have condemned the camp's plans to reopen while their daughter’s body remains missing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Yuna is making plans to visit her brother’s grave with her boyfriend.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Danielle Dutton, who designs all the books for Dorothy, a publishing project, carried forward our intention.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Speed is a major factor in turning crashes deadly, but Bryson noted that the road commission designs roundabouts so traffic moves at 15-25 mph within the circle.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Impressionistic lyrics would fit this stuff, but Le Bon pokes the spacious haze with direct evocations of love and heartbreak.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The track pokes fun at consumerism and a materialistic society constantly seeking the next best thing, a theme that remains relevant nearly 45 years later.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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LaBeouf plays a character named Clodio Pulcher, who plots against Cesar.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Loktev’s film chronicles the Russian government’s systematic crackdown on journalists in late 2021 and early 2022 as Vladimir Putin plots his invasion of Ukraine.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cary Clarke has spent more than four decades turning land, ideas, and blueprints into thriving communities.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company makes blueprints, software, control systems, and even hardware bills of materials available, encouraging universities, laboratories, and hobbyists to use the robot as a testbed for new ideas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dallas stands out as the premier host with its massive stadium capacity and significant match allocation, offering fans excellent value and experience.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If the Mets make the playoffs, their defense stands out as a concern regarding their staying power.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Projects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projects. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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