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noun

ˈprä-ˌjekt How to pronounce project (audio)
Definition of projectnext
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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verb

prə-ˈjekt How to pronounce project (audio)
1
as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point some boulders projected dangerously out above the trail

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2
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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How does the noun project contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of project are design, plan, plot, and scheme. While all these words mean "a method devised for making or doing something or achieving an end," project often stresses imaginative scope and vision.

a project to develop the waterfront

When would design be a good substitute for project?

Although the words design and project have much in common, design often suggests a particular pattern and some degree of achieved order or harmony.

a design for a new dress

In what contexts can plan take the place of project?

The synonyms plan and project are sometimes interchangeable, but plan always implies mental formulation and sometimes graphic representation.

plans for a house

When is plot a more appropriate choice than project?

The words plot and project are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, plot implies a laying out in clearly distinguished sections with attention to their relations and proportions.

the plot of the play

When might scheme be a better fit than project?

In some situations, the words scheme and project are roughly equivalent. However, scheme stresses calculation of the end in view and may apply to a plan motivated by craftiness and self-interest.

a scheme to defraud the government

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Recent Examples of project
Noun
Deadline projects Sinners will finish at No. 3 with a $15 million take from 3,518 theaters this weekend to bring its running domestic tally to $240.3 million and estimates A Minecraft Movie to pull in $5.9 million from 3,468 venues to take the No. 4 spot. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Sony has renewed its remake options for both Germany and Turkey, where projects are actively in development. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 May 2025
Verb
When the team brought forth a plan to renovate Arrowhead Stadium a year ago, the Chiefs projected that cost at $800 million. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025 The pharmaceutical cannabis market is projected to reach nearly $34 million in 2025, with broader cannabis revenues expected to surpass $230 million. —Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for project
Recent Examples of Synonyms for project
  1. plan
  2. protrude
  3. design
  4. blueprint
  5. poke
  6. prepare
  7. strategy
  8. stand out
Noun
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
  • However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Definition of plan
Verb
  • But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.
    — Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Definition of protrude
Verb
  • Most Popular Most Popular Pratt & Whitney workers entering third week of strike while preparing to lose health care Property of week: Historic home with in-ground pool and dock with water access A CT hospital is opening a new unit designed to keep people out of the emergency room.
    — Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2025
  • The Trump administration agreed to not apply the machine gun ban to such devices so long as they are not designed for use with handguns.
    — Nate Raymond, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Definition of design
Noun
  • This marks a transition for Robinhood, from a mobile brokerage to a potential regulatory blueprint builder.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Katie Holmes’s pants are definitely a modern take on the cargo blueprint, with pockets attached to her belt rather than placed mid-thigh.
    — Ana Serrano, Glamour, 19 May 2025
Definition of blueprint
Verb
  • During that same April 5 episode, Weekend Update’s Colin Jost poked fun at the singer in a bit about the economy.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
  • The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Definition of poke
Verb
  • Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • The bill is part of a broader Republican strategy to control federal deficits without touching defense spending or introducing tax reductions.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Other 1816 benefits: • More strategy, more intrigue.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Definition of strategy
Verb
  • While all the recipes were either tasty—or at least interesting—one recipe stood out amongst the others as the unanimous favorite: Cheese-Bacon Crispies.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • Although the linebackers are mainly new to the team, the secondary stands out as the most talented and experienced group.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Definition of stand out

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“Project.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/project. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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