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
Shares of Alphabet have barely budged this year, lagging the other Magnificent 7 stocks and the S & P 500 .
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The bedroom door wouldn't budge, so Fell swam through a broken window.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Many will not budge off of Jordan being the best player of all-time, but there are also many who will argue tooth and nail that James deserves the title.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Molson Coors Beer maker Molson Coors Beverage Co. (TAP) was on this list a year ago, and its stock price has barely budged since then.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The bedroom door wouldn't budge, so Fell swam through a broken window.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Many will not budge off of Jordan being the best player of all-time, but there are also many who will argue tooth and nail that James deserves the title.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Molson Coors Beer maker Molson Coors Beverage Co. (TAP) was on this list a year ago, and its stock price has barely budged since then.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budge
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The men in green were dominated from the start and eventually succumbed to the pressure, unable to even cross the 100-run mark.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Facio, who also was hospitalized, succumbed to his injuries on June 8 — six days after he was shot in the face.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, the atmosphere in the car shifted, and not everyone seemed comfortable with how things were playing out.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The new commitment follows Apple’s $500 billion pledge earlier this year, after Trump warned of a 25% tariff if the iPhone maker didn’t shift production to the US.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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And on July 7, freight hauling company Daniel Trucking International also submitted a Chapter 11 filing to reorganize its business, listing $1 million to $10 million in assets and liabilities.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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The final rule was drafted in 2024 and submitted to OIRA on July 22, 2025.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s moves could scramble the economic trajectory of India, which until recently was seen as an alternative to China by American companies looking to relocate their manufacturing.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Sun can’t be relocated from Connecticut without approval from the WNBA and its Board of Governors, and the Globe reported that the league could force the Mohegan Tribe to sell to an in-state buyer.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Jenkins conceded in the early morning hours after hosting several dozen people for a watch party at The Enclave, on Detroit's northwest side, according to an email from her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dos Santos took back over for Pablo Sisniega, who conceded only three total goals in four MLS starts but allowed five in SDFC’s two previous Leagues Cup losses.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sophomore defender/midfielder Kane Estrada joins the team after transferring from Portage.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Budge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budge. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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