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
In February, the Congressional Budget Office projected that the new requirements and other factors would push SNAP enrollment down over the next decade, falling below 34 million by 2036. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Beyond the technology issues, the SSA is projected to exhaust its retirement trust fund in less than a decade, which could require benefit cuts to millions of Americans. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 The video for it, projected at large scale in a gallery space lined with a red textile woven with the song’s musical score, follows a ritualistic procession including Björk through an Icelandic valley. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But the cost savings to the government were not as high as anticipated, and the cost of the out-of-pocket limits has been higher than projected. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The average age for a CFO in 2026 is projected to be 48, compared to an average of 52 in 2025. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 More than eleven million children are projected to need humanitarian assistance this year, according to UNICEF, but nearly 600 health facilities have closed because of the cuts. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 The number of beef cows is at historic lows for the midyear mark, and the calf crop for 2026 is projected to be down another 2% from last year’s multidecade lows, per the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s cattle report released last month. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 That was far below expectations of some analysts who had projected an uptick by a double-digit percentage. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for projected
  1. anticipated
  2. protruded
  3. planned
  4. expected
  5. poked
  6. designed
  7. potential
  8. prepared
Adjective
  • The highly anticipated main event is still awaiting its thrilling conclusion.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • At least two more death warrants have been signed for 2026 — with more anticipated.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of protruded
Verb
  • Pakistan's army chief planned to travel to Tehran on Monday, Iranian media reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The girl, Summer McCallum, was on a beach trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, planned by her uncle to honor the sixth anniversary of her father’s death.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • Iris is currently crowdfunding the T1 on Kickstarter, where it can be ordered for as little as US$1,120 (down from its expected MSRP of $1,495).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Nuclear expansion could drive demand The expected increase in demand is linked in part to US plans to expand domestic nuclear power.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of expected
Verb
  • Over the past few years, a steady increase has been reported of workers getting poked by needles in the trash.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Benson later had a pass poked out by Texans corner Tremon Smith.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of poked
Verb
  • The space will be anchored by a center table, designed to bring brands to life through interactive storytelling and sampling, starting with Lake & Skye’s premium fragrances.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Each new location was designed with a careful attention to detail.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of designed
Adjective
  • The two sides will further explore potential opportunities for research, testing, demonstration, and commercial deployment of the technology.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In March, the US listed the measure as a potential trade barrier in its trade estimate report.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of potential
Verb
  • Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
    — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepared

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“Projected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/projected. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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