projected 1 of 2

adjective

as in predicted

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verb

past tense of project
1
as in protruded
to extend outward beyond a usual point some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

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2
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
Adjective
Tweaking those will move the positional projections accordingly by elevating or lowering the team’s play calling and overall projected production. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Marsh hit a sinker that went a projected 454 feet to the second deck in right-center. — CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Demand for workers in the travel and tourism sector is projected to exceed supply by more than 43 million people by 2035, according to research by the World Economic Forum. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Browning’s show was performed live while a camera crew shot different angles that were being projected on screens located on stage. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 On top of that, heating oil costs are projected to rise by more than 31% this winter, largely because of the sharp increase in heating oil prices driven by the war in Iran. — Sanya Carley, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 At the time, PTL’s plans included $2 billion in additional investment at Heritage by 1990, and Bakker himself had projected his sprawling complex with condos, hotels, golfing and amusement parks would eventually be home to 30,000 people. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 Given that combination, the average household using heating oil is projected to spend $2,115 from November through March, about 21% more than last year. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Not one ad promises to lower the $40 trillion debt or reform Social Security and Medicare, which are projected to run out of money by late 2032. — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 Five miles of the busy highway, including the section where Costco is set to open, are projected to see a 55% increase in traffic over the next 25 years, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. — Rose Evans october 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026 The authority cited current and projected lake levels, near-average precipitation across the canal’s watershed and the water-saving measures in place at the locks as reasons for the about-face. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
  1. anticipated
  2. protruded
  3. planned
  4. expected
  5. poked
  6. designed
  7. potential
  8. prepared
Adjective
  • Staging that key three minutes of the show’s meticulously choreographed, highly anticipated climax, is a technical feat involving more than 100 gallons of water and unwavering physical acumen on the part of the cast.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Later today, the company is announcing the anticipated leadership lineup of the company which is now called Skydance.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • The semiaquatic predator’s eyes would have also protruded from the skull, similar to the Indian gharial, because the eye sockets were raised like a telescope, Burke added.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of protruded
Verb
  • Part 2 is planned for Christmas 2026, with Part 3 currently in development.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Balknight had also planned to retire that day before agreeing to stay on as acting superintendent.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • The relationship between expected average daily rate and occupancy can be more informative than either metric considered on its own.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But perhaps no one feels its expected passage in the Senate as acutely, or as personally, as Peter Mills.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of expected
Verb
  • Bellingham poked in Gordon's cross midway through the first half.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • George Lombard singled in a run, Jazz Chisholm poked one through the right side, Trent Grisham got a bunt down for a hit, knocking Crochet out of the game without getting an out.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of poked
Verb
  • At 25 minutes per episode, the show is designed for streaming services, and it has been given an innovative rollout in Germany this fall, when three episodes will launch on ZDF’s streaming service, with Episode 1 also available on YouTube.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Typically made in days or weeks, emergency orders are designed to be temporary, lasting only as cases continue to play out in lower courts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of designed
Adjective
  • This means they can be launched into a rough area to find potential targets without the need for specific coordinates.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Majidi’s matter-of-fact style of shooting underlines the cold reality that Soulan tries to navigate, and strips away any semblance of potential didacticism.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of potential
Verb
  • Customers can also request custom cuts prepared to their specifications.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The team prepared for every windy day announced by Lee’s favorite weather YouTube channel.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepared

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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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