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
To pay for these raises, the district was buoyed by pandemic relief aid and, also, never hired many of the employees budgeted under this aid.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
MoDOT budgeted $92 million to replace the northbound bridge and rehabilitate the southbound bridge, built in 2001, according to Brooke Rohlfing, MoDOT spokesperson.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
At its nadir earlier this year, between the resignations and hiring attrition, the office was down to fewer than 90 criminal prosecutors — a huge dip for an office typically budgeted for about 140.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The two films together are budgeted at approximately $500 million, Variety understands.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
According to its estimates, $80 million in Department of Buildings permits and late fees has not yet been accounted for, $42 million in Port Authority revenue has not been included yet and $860 million has been budgeted for jobs that were not filled during the current fiscal year.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The seven-day 1982 inaugural edition was budgeted at $160,000 and concluded more than $37,000 in the red.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Despite new tax revenue from a 20 percent tax increase, the city still faced a shortfall and was on the hook for things not budgeted.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The port budgeted $61 million for the job.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
MoDOT budgeted $92 million to replace the northbound bridge and rehabilitate the southbound bridge, built in 2001, according to Brooke Rohlfing, MoDOT spokesperson.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
At its nadir earlier this year, between the resignations and hiring attrition, the office was down to fewer than 90 criminal prosecutors — a huge dip for an office typically budgeted for about 140.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The two films together are budgeted at approximately $500 million, Variety understands.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
According to its estimates, $80 million in Department of Buildings permits and late fees has not yet been accounted for, $42 million in Port Authority revenue has not been included yet and $860 million has been budgeted for jobs that were not filled during the current fiscal year.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The seven-day 1982 inaugural edition was budgeted at $160,000 and concluded more than $37,000 in the red.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Despite new tax revenue from a 20 percent tax increase, the city still faced a shortfall and was on the hook for things not budgeted.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The port budgeted $61 million for the job.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeted
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Harrison, who declined to discuss his friend’s personal life, had a T-shirt made for Friday night’s vigil in Metayer’s honor at Coral Springs City Hall, one of several planned around South Florida in the coming days.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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All 130 items are thoughtfully designed to fill every room in your home with whimsy.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Built-In Security Windows 11 Pro includes security features designed to protect your system without requiring extra software.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The late Pope Francis organized a similar vigil in 2013 for Syria – to rally against the civil war and reject military intervention – which was attended by around 100,000 people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Budgeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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