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
Sign up here for budgeting tips, meal planning and more.
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Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 May 2026
Already budgeting time for the elliptical or the free weights area ahead of your next gym visit?
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Need help budgeting for groceries?
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That’s particularly important, Hopkinson said, because the county has been budgeting the use of reserves to pay for expenses in its budgets for years now.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The pair is also budgeting another $10,000 to tackle the kitchen and bathroom in the near future.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Despite the budget holding steady in the current fiscal year, funding rates for grant proposals have decreased because of a budgeting strategy implemented by the White House.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 21 May 2026
However, Origin may not be the best fit for beginners or users who simply want a low-cost budgeting app.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The county is also budgeting a modest $3 million to modernize the Vista jail.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 May 2026
Already budgeting time for the elliptical or the free weights area ahead of your next gym visit?
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Need help budgeting for groceries?
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That’s particularly important, Hopkinson said, because the county has been budgeting the use of reserves to pay for expenses in its budgets for years now.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The pair is also budgeting another $10,000 to tackle the kitchen and bathroom in the near future.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Despite the budget holding steady in the current fiscal year, funding rates for grant proposals have decreased because of a budgeting strategy implemented by the White House.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 21 May 2026
However, Origin may not be the best fit for beginners or users who simply want a low-cost budgeting app.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The county is also budgeting a modest $3 million to modernize the Vista jail.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeting
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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To be clear, regardless of inspiration, this designer is not designing clothes for girls.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As a devoted admirer of the series, designing each piece felt like walking the paths of Prythian itself.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Maya Attoui, whose parents still live in Beirut, is organizing a metro Detroit fundraiser to support Lebanon and raise awareness about the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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In 2025, Lithuania took Belarus to the International Court of Justice, accusing the Lukashenko government of organizing large-scale migrant smuggling into Lithuania.—
Tatsiana Kulakevich,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Budgeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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