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
Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The final version of the president's bill is projected to add hundreds of billions of dollars more to the federal deficit than what the House originally passed in May.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 4 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
Slightly strengthening is expected this weekend and the National Hurricane Center is projecting the system to become Tropical Storm Chantal on Saturday.
—Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
The final version of the president's bill is projected to add hundreds of billions of dollars more to the federal deficit than what the House originally passed in May.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
Noun
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Velvet Peanut Butter brand, with its decades-long Detroit history, will be produced in Detroit in 2026 with plans for nationwide distribution.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Nearby, police found another pitbull, Lucky, in a wet kennel that was bound shut with five leashes, her hip bones protruding.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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Their feet protrude, white and enormous, from their grey-green uniforms like tree-branches from which the bark has been stripped.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
Verb
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It’s designed to lift, define, and dramatically lengthen without ever clumping or weighing lashes down.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Seeding the charity with £20 million of his own money, Hamilton began constructing a blueprint for systemic change, tackling barriers in education, employment and social mobility.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The plans serve as blueprints for wildlife conservation at the state level and include regional and national conservation goals, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The couple began dating in 2023 and frequently poke fun at each other on their social media pages.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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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
Noun
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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First, its exercise of power is weakened by its dearth of strategy.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Three reasons stand out: Healthcare has a labor shortage.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In our spin mop testing, this mop stood out as the best lightweight option, weighing just 5.5 pounds.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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“Project.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/project. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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