as in planned
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 budgeted
In Kenya, the organization, which is supported largely by the Gates Foundation, has budgeted $200 million toward community health programs between 2017 and 2027.
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Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet the organization budgeted $3,000 for energy costs this year, far short of the $15,000 needed to pay for diesel to power a donated generator.
—José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Dempsey also encourages others to take on the Angel Tree trend, saying in another video that her family budgeted to give to five Angels in 2024.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The sheriff’s program is budgeted at just over $24 million.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their job.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their jobs.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
California has budgeted millions, to fight against federal overreach.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The film, which was budgeted at $25M and went on to surpass $140M at the global box office, was a prime example of an original idea supported by distributor A24, that proved that risks and original storytelling can glean critical and commercial results.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
Yet the organization budgeted $3,000 for energy costs this year, far short of the $15,000 needed to pay for diesel to power a donated generator.
—José María León Cabrera, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Dempsey also encourages others to take on the Angel Tree trend, saying in another video that her family budgeted to give to five Angels in 2024.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The sheriff’s program is budgeted at just over $24 million.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their job.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their jobs.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
California has budgeted millions, to fight against federal overreach.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The film, which was budgeted at $25M and went on to surpass $140M at the global box office, was a prime example of an original idea supported by distributor A24, that proved that risks and original storytelling can glean critical and commercial results.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeted
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Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Budgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeted. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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