as in predicted
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as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point
some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail
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as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance
we must project next year's budget now
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Recent Examples of projected
Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
With a 29% growth rate projected from 2023 to 2033, this field is booming thanks to aging populations and the rise of group practices.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Specifically, it is projected that through 2045, $84 trillion will be passed down to heirs who are millennials or Gen Xers, with 20% of that, or $16 trillion, passed down in just the next ten years.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
It's been in development for more than a decade and was originally projected to have its first launch in 2020.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
This growth momentum is expected to continue for the full year, with similar growth rates projected.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Athletic's Tim Britton projected a four-year, $92 million deal for the hurler at the start of the winter.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The IoT market is expected to surpass $3 trillion in 2025 and is projected to grow exponentially in the coming years.
—David Ly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Workers at 60-plus stores walked off their jobs in 12 major cities on Monday, with the Christmas Eve expansion projected to be the biggest yet by the union.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The decline in high school graduates through 2041 is projected to be most severe in the Northeast, Midwest and West, where fertility rates have been generally lower than in other regions, and to which fewer families have moved.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
With a 29% growth rate projected from 2023 to 2033, this field is booming thanks to aging populations and the rise of group practices.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Specifically, it is projected that through 2045, $84 trillion will be passed down to heirs who are millennials or Gen Xers, with 20% of that, or $16 trillion, passed down in just the next ten years.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
It's been in development for more than a decade and was originally projected to have its first launch in 2020.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
This growth momentum is expected to continue for the full year, with similar growth rates projected.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Athletic's Tim Britton projected a four-year, $92 million deal for the hurler at the start of the winter.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The IoT market is expected to surpass $3 trillion in 2025 and is projected to grow exponentially in the coming years.
—David Ly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Workers at 60-plus stores walked off their jobs in 12 major cities on Monday, with the Christmas Eve expansion projected to be the biggest yet by the union.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
Verb
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The inauguration of the president-elect will now go on as planned.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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While most employees planned to drive home Sunday before full-on blizzard conditions arrived, Putney said a few chose to sleep over a second night to stay off the icy roads.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kendrick Lamar has teased a SZA appearance at his highly anticipated halftime show, and the pregame promises Louisiana natives Jon Batiste, Ledisi, and more.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The highly anticipated Last Crescendo card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—headlined by the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol—will feature one of the biggest fight cards in recent boxing history.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Glaser — the host of the 2025 Golden Globe awards — also poked fun at Bündchen’s relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente during the roast.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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And nobody had to guess the color of his underwear, as his black and gray Tom Ford briefs poked purposefully out from his pants.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Scotland youth international has several admirers in Europe prepared to provide a first-team pathway and a wage of more than £20,000 a week.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Third-party experts are well-equipped to build comprehensive talent agendas, and addressing this proactively allows investors to be prepared for the challenges ahead.—
Dan Hawkins,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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That charge exposed Friedmann to a potential 25 to 40 years in prison.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the language of the materials - and of the resources - at and around the trial site should represent potential participants’ native tongue.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The report's authors then calculated the number of recreation and community centers per 1,000 residents in each area and examined weekly child care costs by county.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens are more calculated, attacking in certain areas of the ice, and containing in others.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hosted by television personality, podcast host and content creator Blake Newby, the trio will elaborate on their career journeys and share their words of advice to future designers.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beyond is what New Regency terms the first of many future collaborations with Euro producers such as Germant’s Syrreal Entertainment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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