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
This expansion is already budgeted for, including positions that have yet to be filled.
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The almost $400 million that Culver City has budgeted in total for its fiscal 2026-27 budget for local needs and long term investments covers many things.
—Judith Martin-Straw, Variety, 17 June 2026
The state has also budgeted $120 million for other related costs, including construction and security costs, such as building a pedestrian bridge for fans near MetLife Stadium.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Operating expenses are budgeted to cost $95 million in 2026.
—Dylan Lysen
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
However, the military official said the unscheduled move of personnel and equipment back from Europe is most likely not a cost the Pentagon budgeted for and would be an additional expense.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Keith Norton, chief strategic planning officer for the state Department of Education, said at the state Board of Education meeting Wednesday that the district hired staff at higher salaries than was budgeted and that vacancy levels were below budget estimates.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The project was budgeted in the mid-$30 million range and shot in Australia to keep costs low, paving the way for a theatrical release.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The mayor’s office did not immediately respond to Herald requests for salary information for Rome and how much his office was budgeted at for this fiscal year.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The almost $400 million that Culver City has budgeted in total for its fiscal 2026-27 budget for local needs and long term investments covers many things.
—Judith Martin-Straw, Variety, 17 June 2026
The state has also budgeted $120 million for other related costs, including construction and security costs, such as building a pedestrian bridge for fans near MetLife Stadium.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Operating expenses are budgeted to cost $95 million in 2026.
—Dylan Lysen
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
However, the military official said the unscheduled move of personnel and equipment back from Europe is most likely not a cost the Pentagon budgeted for and would be an additional expense.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Keith Norton, chief strategic planning officer for the state Department of Education, said at the state Board of Education meeting Wednesday that the district hired staff at higher salaries than was budgeted and that vacancy levels were below budget estimates.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
The project was budgeted in the mid-$30 million range and shot in Australia to keep costs low, paving the way for a theatrical release.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The mayor’s office did not immediately respond to Herald requests for salary information for Rome and how much his office was budgeted at for this fiscal year.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeted
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With the new wells for compact compliance now planned, the Republican River district and the local groundwater districts must get serious about conservation planning.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The tournament lasts until July 19 and watch parties are being planned at dozens of locations around the Bay Area.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Seeking to scale … Isar Aerospace is developing a two-stage rocket called Spectrum, designed to deliver payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms to low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Bermuda shorts tend to be a tricky silhouette for petite frames, but Gap’s petite sizing ensures these hit above the knee as designed—a rare win for those of us eager to try out the popular style.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Budgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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