projects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of projectsnext
plural of project
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of project
1
as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

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2
as in designs
to work out the details of (something) in advance we must project next year's budget now

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  1. plans
  2. strategies
  3. pokes
Verb
  • Rasmussen plans to vote for Socialist Party candidate Claudia De la Cruz and her running mate, Karina Garcia.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Embracing multi-generational strategies, diversifying investment options, and personalizing philanthropic guidance allows wealth managers to create meaningful connections that bridge the gap between young and older clients.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here are three actionable strategies to help wealth managers stay competitive in this new era and build long-term business success.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of strategies
Verb
  • The logic sounds airtight until the market pokes holes in it.
    John Walkup, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the promos, Thompson pokes fun at his long tenure.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of pokes
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