1
as in succumbing
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
despite hours of intense pressure, she refused to budge from her position
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2
as in shifting
to change one's position
he finally budged from his beach blanket when the tide started swirling up around him
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3
as in removing
to change the place or position of
the bureau was so heavy that two people couldn't budge it
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Recent Examples of budging
An underlying stalemate in Washington isn't budging, leaving TSA and the Department of Homeland Security without funding.
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Skyler Henry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Contract talks between Aubrey and the franchise are deemed positive but neither side is budging.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Layoffs hit the highest level in 14 years; job openings are barely budging; and quits figures are plummeting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
One such coach isn't budging, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
In the current environment – with diplomacy stuck between the first and second phases of the ceasefire – neither Israel nor Hamas is budging.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to advance the funding bill indicated the GOP was not budging on its position, and lawmakers have increasingly worried about the impact of flight delays due to the shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking that bill, not budging on their position that health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year need to be extended.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Skyler Henry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Contract talks between Aubrey and the franchise are deemed positive but neither side is budging.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Layoffs hit the highest level in 14 years; job openings are barely budging; and quits figures are plummeting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
One such coach isn't budging, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
In the current environment – with diplomacy stuck between the first and second phases of the ceasefire – neither Israel nor Hamas is budging.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to advance the funding bill indicated the GOP was not budging on its position, and lawmakers have increasingly worried about the impact of flight delays due to the shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking that bill, not budging on their position that health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year need to be extended.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
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And the bumbling nature of Lesgate, with Jones playing the internal conflicts sharply, comes with succumbing to the horrid nature of what money can bring.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a dramatic departure from the novels, Kay and Dorothy’s father died in an armed robbery, rather than succumbing to leukemia.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their rim protection was even worse, conceding 84 points in the paint.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Livakovic was the difference maker, keeping Colombia from scoring after conceding a fluke goal early on with four crucial saves.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The average retirement age declined steadily in America for decades until around 1990, when the average started moving up again.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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But all that extra work of closing off a building, safely relocating the colony, and sanitizing absolutely everything is worth it to save the bats, right?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even after submitting paperwork, applicants face long waits.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez was put in charge of submitting the paperwork.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trailing 9-0 after three innings prevented anything that happened in Scottsdale or Toronto from transferring over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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