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
The Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors, covering non-citizens 65 and up, is budgeted for at $140 million for the current fiscal year.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
The firm also found that the city spent $15 million less annually than what was budgeted in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
After the money was budgeted for CT Next, Ritter said, he was not involved in discussions about how to structure the small business program.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The mayor also signed a second executive order requiring the mayor and City Council to approve any police overtime spending above what has been budgeted for in 2026.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Since 2022, Sacramento officials have budgeted between $500,000 and $650,000 for the program, Carter said — more than double the funding from before 2020.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Wu just released Mafia Boss Owns My Body, an original microdrama budgeted at $140,000 for a six-day shoot and which has been released by ReelShort as part of a licensing deal.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Heflin, an expert in older adult poverty, said low-income families are already budgeted to the limit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
That New Line—who inherited the project from Warners—expected similarly modest returns seems clear from their decision to hire Muschietti, whose previous film (Mama) was budgeted at about $15 million and was co-written by Barbara Muschietti, the director’s sister.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
The firm also found that the city spent $15 million less annually than what was budgeted in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
After the money was budgeted for CT Next, Ritter said, he was not involved in discussions about how to structure the small business program.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The mayor also signed a second executive order requiring the mayor and City Council to approve any police overtime spending above what has been budgeted for in 2026.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Since 2022, Sacramento officials have budgeted between $500,000 and $650,000 for the program, Carter said — more than double the funding from before 2020.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Wu just released Mafia Boss Owns My Body, an original microdrama budgeted at $140,000 for a six-day shoot and which has been released by ReelShort as part of a licensing deal.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025
Heflin, an expert in older adult poverty, said low-income families are already budgeted to the limit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
That New Line—who inherited the project from Warners—expected similarly modest returns seems clear from their decision to hire Muschietti, whose previous film (Mama) was budgeted at about $15 million and was co-written by Barbara Muschietti, the director’s sister.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeted
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While the temporary jail facility will not be subject to the city ordinance requiring the standard, the permanent facility that is also planned will be.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Budgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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