budgeted

past tense of budget

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of budgeted Originally budgeted at $30 million, the project’s price tag ultimately came in at $45 million. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 Also budgeted are support programs for new arrivals to the country and additional dollars for special education – two groups of students local advocates have said have been particularly impacted by district budget cuts. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Brand deals started acting like media deals Creator-brand partnerships stopped being pitched as a cheaper alternative to a TV buy this year and started being budgeted like one. Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Maddock said the state should see a $2 million increase to the school aid budget and cuts to what Republicans call phantom jobs or phantom employees, positions that are budgeted for but have remained unfilled. Elle Meyers, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The film, budgeted at $5 million according to Page Six, marks Majors’ return to the screen after a domestic violence incident swiftly led to his ouster from Hollywood and he was unceremoniously dropped from multiple major projects just as his profile was hitting a new peak. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 The film, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnoski, was modestly budgeted at $20 million. Jake Coyle, Fortune, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeted
Verb
  • Storm voted yes on two March bills supporting the Chiefs’ planned Kansas facilities.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • It will be directed by Shawn Levy and is planned to be released sometime in 2028.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Once enlisted, neither member will be able to participate in SEVENTEEN activities, though the statement said that both will connect with CARAT through pre-recorded content prepared in advance.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) said the onslaught was a result of the tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief, who took over in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s president.
    Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Tools designed and tested specifically for that task are required.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The living seawall is designed to support marine life, resulting in a structure that protects the shoreline while serving an important environmental function.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Her highly functional closet, resembling a personal boutique, showcases vintage bags and is organized for efficiency, essential for the demanding Hamptons season.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Budgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeted. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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