1
as in to succumb
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 to shift
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 to remove
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 budge
Democrats have refused to move forward on appropriations without an extension of health insurance subsidies on which millions of Americans rely, and Republicans have not budged on the issue.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
That Tamra refuses to budge is just what Gretchen needs.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Mamdani leads the two by double digits, a clear lead that hasn’t budged since a largely unremarkable debate last week.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
But with numerous polls showing more voters blame Trump and Republicans for the impasse — and indicating strong support for extending the ACA health insurance subsidies — Democrats mostly haven’t budged.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
That Tamra refuses to budge is just what Gretchen needs.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Mamdani leads the two by double digits, a clear lead that hasn’t budged since a largely unremarkable debate last week.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
But with numerous polls showing more voters blame Trump and Republicans for the impasse — and indicating strong support for extending the ACA health insurance subsidies — Democrats mostly haven’t budged.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budge
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Unfortunately, Abraham succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Abraham died at the crash site, while Polzin succumbed to her injuries the next day at the hospital.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite shifting attention, 72 percent of consumers globally still preferred products that do not harm plants or animals, the survey showed.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Something in your circle is shifting, and sweeping it under the rug isn't going to work this time!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Most insurers submitted two sets of premium rates to states this year in case Congress agreed to extend the subsidies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paramount has submitted its Studio Partner application, a separate process that is under review by the NJ economic development authority and will be brought to its board for consideration on October 30.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The buttery-soft fabric is lightweight and stretchy enough to move with you while still retaining its shape over time.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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On top of that responsibility and stress, he was frustrated with the Blazers’ losing and his role moving forward.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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As for his lodging, Andrew is set to relocate to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, according to the Telegraph, while his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who continued to live at Royal Lodge with Andrew even after their 1996 divorce, will need to sort out her own living arrangements.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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If a backyard is not an option, place a large waterproof tarp in the middle of the living room, then relocate your area rug onto the flat surface.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Accessories — a category that Adidas executives have previously conceded needs more work — only rose 1 percent.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Without conceding much, Washington could stop cross-strait antagonisms from descending further and create room for a better trajectory to emerge.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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When needed, just transfer your items, breeze through security, and pop them back in your bag afterward.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Budge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budge. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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