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as in succumbed
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 shifted
to change one's position
he finally budged from his beach blanket when the tide started swirling up around him
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as in removed
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 budged
Median household income, meanwhile, barely budged.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So far, the committee has not budged on rates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
In over two decades, that rate has budged by barely three dollars an hour.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Their starting defense hasn’t budged.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Moscow has not budged from its long-term goals of preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, the installation of a pro-Russian proxy government, and Ukraine's demilitarization, which would ensure Ukraine's full capitulation, the ISW said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Team owner Jerry Jones has not budged much since Parsons released a lengthy statement on the matter.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Despite the rate cuts, mortgage rates haven't budged much and continue to hover near 20-year highs, leaving many would-be homebuyers disappointed.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Even though the central bank started cutting interest rates in September, the average credit card interest rate has barely budged.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So far, the committee has not budged on rates.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
In over two decades, that rate has budged by barely three dollars an hour.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Their starting defense hasn’t budged.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Moscow has not budged from its long-term goals of preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, the installation of a pro-Russian proxy government, and Ukraine's demilitarization, which would ensure Ukraine's full capitulation, the ISW said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Team owner Jerry Jones has not budged much since Parsons released a lengthy statement on the matter.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Despite the rate cuts, mortgage rates haven't budged much and continue to hover near 20-year highs, leaving many would-be homebuyers disappointed.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Even though the central bank started cutting interest rates in September, the average credit card interest rate has barely budged.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budged
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An area of stormy weather the hurricane center tracked for development between Africa and the Caribbean last week succumbed to this hostile factor.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Kennedale Fire Department attempted lifesaving measures, but the man succumbed to his injuries, authorities said in a news release.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The betting line has shifted for the UFC 322 co-main event.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Witt — who started at shortstop — was removed from the game with low-back spasms.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Boise Pride moved the route from the heart of downtown to River Street, between South 13th and 9th streets.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire crossed Dinkey Creek and moved north toward Oak Flat.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, as the family relocated from California to New York, a moving truck containing personal belongings was robbed.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Growing Up With Aunt Edna To Williams-Mbengue, Edna Lewis was simply Aunt Edna, the beloved caretaker who relocated to the Bronx (where Williams-Mbengue grew up) when her mother fell ill with tuberculosis and sought treatment in Philadelphia.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sweepstakes entries can be submitted via the brand's website, with no purchase necessary.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Should Manas be chosen as Brazil’s official Academy Award submission, Brennand would be only the third woman whose film has ever been submitted, for the category, and if nominated, the first Brazilian woman to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mechanism for raising and lowering the pen made a weak clunking sound and barely twitched.—
Stephen Cass,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 June 2025
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“Budged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budged. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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