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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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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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 May 2025
It was blocked by a handful of GOP fiscal hawks during a House budget committee vote over the weekend while Trump was abroad on a Middle East tour.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2025
Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2025
The amount of money spent in the United States on films and TV series budgeted to $10 million or more has sharply fallen since 2021, while there has been an uptick in spending on films produced in the rest of the world.
—Dan Mangan,christina Wilkie,sarah Whitten, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Noun
As part of the agreement, the company agreed to fund two-thirds of the overall budget, of which $10 million was to pay VFX powerhouse Double Negative.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 May 2025
It was blocked by a handful of GOP fiscal hawks during a House budget committee vote over the weekend while Trump was abroad on a Middle East tour.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 May 2025
Adjective
Last month it was revealed that the mid-budget Western movie would continue with its production.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Verb
The city budgeted for seven forensic scientists, but as of October 2024 only two of those positions were filled.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2025
The amount of money spent in the United States on films and TV series budgeted to $10 million or more has sharply fallen since 2021, while there has been an uptick in spending on films produced in the rest of the world.
—Dan Mangan,christina Wilkie,sarah Whitten, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budget
Noun
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But so far, the majority of the legislature has signaled that the use of COMBAT tax funds doesn’t qualify.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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That means people who are paid from the UI fund and eventually paid by an employer – as happens in teacher strikes – could result in an overpayment that the state can recoup.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Footwear, apparel and textile producers jumped into action during the Covid-19 pandemic to churn out life-saving personal protective equipment when masks and gowns were in limited supply.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Windham plans to join one of the university’s two bands that is comprised of music majors.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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That places the creatures as having lived during the early Carboniferous period, a time when Earth was covered in trees, and vast deposits of coal were beginning to form.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The audit recommended several changes, including having some or all unredeemed deposits go to the state to help fund environmental programs.—
Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Target has struggled with merchandise missteps, retail crime, and inventory management.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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These systems can automatically execute purchases at scale, often before legitimate retailers can adjust their inventory strategies.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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These technologies could be safer, cheaper, and offer higher energy storage.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Most Popular Most Popular Pratt & Whitney workers entering third week of strike while preparing to lose health care Property of week: Historic home with in-ground pool and dock with water access A CT hospital is opening a new unit designed to keep people out of the emergency room.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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These resorts have prioritized immersive outdoor and farming experiences: Moncayo, Puerto Rico Moncayo is a transformative 1,100-acre resort and residential community in Puerto Rico designed by Hart Howerton.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budget. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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