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
Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
At one point, Lamar stopped by to meet Barrera, and thanked her for being part of the project.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Operating income is now projected in the 60 percent growth range, versus the previous forecast of a 50 percent growth range.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
After months of delays and rejections, the brand scrapped the project and ignored her legal demands.
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Many economists and Fed watchers expect the central bank to lower short term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday — the second rate cut in what's projected to be a string of rate reductions in the next year or so.
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Noun
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When used effectively, surprise can shake an adversary’s confidence in its military plans and reinforce deterrence.Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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But Valya’s plan seems to be going up in smoke with the arrival of Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), a Corrino loyalist and survivor of what’s supposedly a Fremen attack on Arrakis.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere in the stream, Kodak attempts to have a normal conversation with the Twitch streamer before totally bugging out, protruding his eyes with a face full of sweat.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The discovery sheds light on why arthropods evolved appendages protruding out of their heads.Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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The waterproof formulation is designed to stay in place for up to eight hours, and it’s made with red-grape derivative vitas vita, which can boost collagen production.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Just outside, the expensive new building under construction for the museum’s permanent collection is taking shape, designed for a misguided plan for theme show displays.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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And for the first six seasons the new blood won, with LAFC rewriting the blueprint for MLS success by capturing two Supporters’ Shields, reaching the CONCACAF Champions League final twice and winning a league-best four trophies, including an MLS Cup.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Matt LaFleur discovered the Super Bowl blueprint a year ago, and his Green Bay Packers nearly executed it to perfection.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Build excitement and awareness (and emotionally prepare people for upcoming changes) with tools like teaser emails and environmental signage.Jill Collins, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simple strategies include: Allowing faster or more aggressive drivers to pass you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Until the postwar period, Paju and Haigh write, IBM’s operations outside the US were a mishmash of joint ventures, subsidiaries, and licensing agreements with no unified strategy.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, what stands out more about the next system may not be so much the rainfall expectations — a half-inch in the North Bay, while the East Bay and South Bay are more likely to be around one-tenth of an inch — as the low temperatures.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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His car usually stood out in the parking lot, given his license plate TELL ME.John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Project.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/project. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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