as in planning
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 budgeting
Plus-size travelers are encouraged to plan and research seat dimensions, potentially budgeting for an extra seat.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line Ramsey’s debt snowball helps individuals build momentum, while Cruze’s budgeting advice ensures every dollar has a purpose.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
San Diego Gives and the North County Philanthropy Council host workshops and webinars led by philanthropic experts on topics ranging from budgeting advice to crowdfunding campaign tips.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
High living costs and insufficient earnings contribute to Arizonans' budgeting challenges.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Make budgeting a teaching lesson for kids Impulse buying can quickly add up costs, especially when kids want the newest sneakers or an expensive first-day-of-school outfit.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Their advice includes waiting an extra week for a haircut, looking for coupons on websites or local newspapers, budgeting properly, getting students to cut your hair or cutting it yourself.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Use a budgeting app or even just a notebook.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
For many low-income families, budgeting for healthy food options can be a challenge, experts say.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Bottom Line Ramsey’s debt snowball helps individuals build momentum, while Cruze’s budgeting advice ensures every dollar has a purpose.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
San Diego Gives and the North County Philanthropy Council host workshops and webinars led by philanthropic experts on topics ranging from budgeting advice to crowdfunding campaign tips.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
High living costs and insufficient earnings contribute to Arizonans' budgeting challenges.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Make budgeting a teaching lesson for kids Impulse buying can quickly add up costs, especially when kids want the newest sneakers or an expensive first-day-of-school outfit.
—Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Their advice includes waiting an extra week for a haircut, looking for coupons on websites or local newspapers, budgeting properly, getting students to cut your hair or cutting it yourself.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Use a budgeting app or even just a notebook.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
For many low-income families, budgeting for healthy food options can be a challenge, experts say.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeting
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Florida to drop all vaccine requirements The US state of Florida is planning to drop all vaccination requirements, including routine childhood shots for measles, diphtheria, and other life-threatening illnesses.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Separately, Fairfax Assembly, which ended production earlier this year of the Cadillac XT4 and the Chevrolet Malibu, is no longer planning to add a second shift once construction ramps up on the Bolt.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The findings even suggest that modest design modifications can yield substantial benefits, offering engineers flexibility in designing future reactors by balancing performance with engineering complexity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the email exchange with University of Texas faculty who were preparing a grant application for a federal methane-reduction program, Pruett blamed the increases on inadequate infrastructure to capture the gas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Its rivals, meanwhile, are circling its customers, and one is preparing for the possibility the budget travel icon shuts down altogether.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those with routines to follow will want to check out the slim, weekly pill organizer from Vaydeer, and the Fyy Daily Pill Organizer is also great for organizing multiple medicine shapes, sizes, and quantities without taking up too much space.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Saturday’s demonstration, counter-terrorism officers in England and Scotland raided the homes of seven spokespeople from the activist group Defend Our Juries – which has been instrumental in organizing the protests – arresting and charging them all with terrorism offenses.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Budgeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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