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
Sylvie wants Suzanna to know more about this, but Suzanna herself will not budge from that vestibule.
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Laura Miller, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Use a damp Magic Eraser to scrub off the food that otherwise won't budge.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, just do your best—if there are a few tricky threads that don’t seem to want to budge, don’t sweat it.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
But Bayern would not budge on their offers.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Laura Miller, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
Use a damp Magic Eraser to scrub off the food that otherwise won't budge.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, just do your best—if there are a few tricky threads that don’t seem to want to budge, don’t sweat it.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
But Bayern would not budge on their offers.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budge
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Designed to ensure that players don’t succumb to desiccation under steamy stateside conditions, FIFA’s new hydration breaks also function as a convenient pause in the action from which to sell beer, sneakers and sporty compact sedans.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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Suresh was transported to a nearby hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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However, his approach has shifted.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The theater had just two executive directors — Michael Price and Michael Gennaro — before shifting to a different business model in 2021, when Hilton became artistic director and was teamed with David Byrd as the managing director.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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South of Miami, the Florida Keys are known for their laidback charm, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Orlando's theme parks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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According to some analyses, the rule led to more defensive and cautious play from players too afraid to concede the game-winning goal, despite the intention of the rule to encourage more exciting play in extra time.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Novo Nordisk acknowledges the side effects without conceding the label needs to say more.—
Ryan Brennan
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The series follows the Clyburns, a wealthy New York City family who relocates to Montana’s Madison River Valley following the deaths of family patriarch Preston (Russell) and his brother Paul (Fox), who were killed in a plane crash.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The transition to the voucher program took effect on June 1, when families participating in the MSP were prompted to either relocate with the emergency vouchers or seek housing through an alternative party.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Now, the department said that billing is back on for about 2,140 providers who submitted appeals.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The technology would analyze every design submitted for 3D printing, compare it to a digital library of firearm parts, and reject those that are similar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Mackinac National Park was established in 1875, but was deemed too expensive for the national government to maintain, so custody was later transferred to the state of Michigan, and has since become Mackinac Island State Park.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Anthony was immediately taken into custody and later transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Pack Unit near Navasota to begin serving his sentence.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Budge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budge. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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