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as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
we've spent a little more than our budget this year
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the tour group had a whole budget of complaints
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as in reasonable
costing little
a budget phone plan for people on fixed incomes
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the vacationers carefully budgeted how they would spend their limited time in Italy
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Recent Examples of budget
Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
In: Multi-Purpose and Secondary Kitchens Out: Open Concept Kitchens
If budget and space allow, jump on the secondary kitchen trend this year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Talking with him about his plans and helping him access tools to budget and settle debts is quite enough.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The fact that the series now has a budget to license Top 40 hits is notable, but its core library of hyper-generic songs remains part of the allure—the saccharine soundscapes that keep Love Is Blind delightfully absurd.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
In: Multi-Purpose and Secondary Kitchens Out: Open Concept Kitchens
If budget and space allow, jump on the secondary kitchen trend this year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Last month it was revealed that the mid-budget Western movie would continue with its production.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Verb
Don’t forget to budget for a security deposit, cleaning fees, and extra water refills or waste disposal charges.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Talking with him about his plans and helping him access tools to budget and settle debts is quite enough.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budget
Noun
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Quarterly filings showed that asset managers boosted allocations to U.S. ETFs tied to the price of spot bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2024, with Mubadala Investment Co — an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund — reporting a stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF worth $436.9 million.—
Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Hannah Lang,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Having funds in hand by pricing items reasonably is a much better option.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Naperville has been grappling with the fate of its electric supply for more than a year now.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The tight egg supply caused by avian influenza, coupled with 23 consecutive months of high sales volume, has created a perfect storm in egg markets.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Former Senate President Wilton Simpson led the charge to oust Public Counsel J.R. Kelly, who argued for reasonable rates on behalf of consumers and blocked FPL from charging for a natural gas fracking project in Oklahoma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of new apartments in multiple developments are planned or approved for construction at or near train stations in the four cities along the Sprinter route..—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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After the trial period ends, Hulu plans start at $9.99 for the with-ads plan.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The agreement, which the two sides still have not signed, would give the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth deposits and could be of value to U.S. aerospace, electric vehicle and medical manufacturing.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The deposits into the ECS account included checks from construction firms as well as transfers from the family’s business, JANV.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the travel industry, for example, vertical AI can manage real-time pricing, personalize customer experiences and optimize inventory management—tasks that require a deep understanding of travel-specific data and consumer behavior.—
Jeff Kim,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beauty companies have noted a slowdown since the beginning of the second half of 2024, which has continue into the first quarter of 2025, weighed down by the ongoing weakness of the Chinese market, and inventory reductions in the U.S. and in travel retail.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tickets for adults range from $42 for a day pass to $98 for three days, with cheaper prices for ages 13 and younger.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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While the private business wealth transfer is well over trillions of dollars, numerous startups are adding value for selling owners and prospective buyers that are cheaper and more efficient than a traditional broker and go beyond a standard classified ad posting.—
Rocio Wu,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Implementing Nudges Effectively And Ethically AI nudges can shape employee behavior if designed thoughtfully and ethically.—
John Borland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Broward Circuit Judge Martin Fein quickly agreed with attorney Christopher Beres and issued an order designed specifically to show up on background checks whenever Mariah Hamilton looks for a job.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budget. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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