as in plan
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 to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of project
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 15 July 2025
The cash rebate is capped at $5.25 million per project but hgher caps may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 15 July 2025
CNBC, 14 July 2025
Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The Emmy winner currently has a number of projects in different stages of development, ranging widely in genre.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 15 July 2025
The cash rebate is capped at $5.25 million per project but hgher caps may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 15 July 2025
Verb
The main reason is margin pressure: operating margins are projected to fall from 12.1% to 11.6% quarter-over-quarter.
—CNBC, 14 July 2025
Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
Noun
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The first headline came from PepsiCo, which on Monday shared plans to launch a prebiotic version of its namesake cola this fall.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In Khao Yai National Park near Kong Kaeo Waterfall, for example, researchers found a robber fly attached to the bottom of a leaf with small flower-like growths protruding from its head, thorax and abdomen, earning the new fungus the name Ophiocordyceps floriformis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Wilson was sporting a welt on the protruding bone on his left wrist after the game, which quickly received a wrap from the team’s medical staff.—
Chris Biderman
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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And the enduring presence of spaces designed not just for living, but for feeling truly at home.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The company’s Emerging Leaders Program, designed by Dr. Jenny Schultz, who heads up leadership development at Delta Defense, offers a practical blueprint for companies looking to grow future leaders through intentional, measurable development. 1.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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And, of course, a little bit if pixie dust is part of the blueprint.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
16 July 2025
Verb
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This review pokes a useful hole in the breathless reception this film received, while managing to feel fond.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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The dish is almost a tease, tickling and poking you by showcasing carrots such that here a confident argument is made to herald them in as the pre-eminent salad vegetable.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From advanced smart textiles to resilient sourcing strategies, the region’s manufacturers are pushing forward—despite an increasingly volatile landscape.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Tate stands out from the field for reasons beyond his 6-foot-5 stature.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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This unlined tote stands out for its simple, oversized silhouette that’s both sturdy and easy to travel with.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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“Project.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/project. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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