1
as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
we've spent a little more than our budget this year
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2
as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the tour group had a whole budget of complaints
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as in reasonable
costing little
a budget phone plan for people on fixed incomes
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the vacationers carefully budgeted how they would spend their limited time in Italy
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Recent Examples of budget
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Those regulatory guardrails, however, are now being stress-tested as premiums blow out household budgets.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Following the speech, House Speaker Todd Huston told reporters that this could be accomplished without opening the budget this year, as lawmakers are wont not to do in a non-budget year.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
So, now's the time to start budgeting your summer beach trip.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
The current budget pressure comes after Cabarrus County Schools spent much of the last year attempting to stabilize its finances following earlier deficit concerns and cost overruns.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Those regulatory guardrails, however, are now being stress-tested as premiums blow out household budgets.
—Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Adjective
There is a lack of theatrical content, particularly films that are in the mid-budget range — $15 million to $90 million.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Following the speech, House Speaker Todd Huston told reporters that this could be accomplished without opening the budget this year, as lawmakers are wont not to do in a non-budget year.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The film opened in nearly 3,000 theaters worldwide in late January and the box office ultimately topped $50 million, which is an impressive return for a project that reportedly was budgeted around $4 million.
—Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
So, now's the time to start budgeting your summer beach trip.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budget
Noun
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The fund aims to compensate people who say they have been targeted by the government.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Several of the president’s allies have already talked about tapping into the fund.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Noun
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Allow reasonable discipline in school.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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If reasonable, open windows and turn off air conditioning at night to let cooler air in, then shut the windows and shades in the morning to trap the cool air inside, Trane recommends.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Noun
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Commodity analysts and strategists have sounded alarms that European oil shortages could emerge within weeks as inventories deplete as a result of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Radar’s technology provides real-time data on inventory to help retailers and brands maximize sales, provide better customer service, and more effectively replenish, order and allocate merchandise.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Take the quiz here … SHELL GAME — America's cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at a chain restaurant costs under $9.—
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Sweeney says beginners should start with a trusty can of spray paint, an orbital sander and some cheap hardware.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The decision effectively limited Voting Rights claims to maps that are intentionally designed to discriminate, a very high standard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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For many patients, that broader treatment plan may include oral medications or biologics designed to target the underlying inflammation—not just the surface symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budget. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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