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
The app uses virtual envelope budgeting to set aside funds and offers both a free and paid experience for $10 per month ($80 per year).
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
These first-quarter reports provide an inside look into how campaigns are faring with donors and budgeting their resources.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Utilities look at several months of customer bills to determine an average flat fee to charge each month, which can provide stability for customer budgeting and relieve the stress of high-usage months, like the July and August.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
All told, the big hyperscalers are budgeting nearly $700 billion in capex this year.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Taking care of your family while staying financially sound is possible by budgeting well, tracking your spending and using reliable money transfer services.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The network has more than doubled its pilot count from a year ago after budgeting for an increase in the old-school development method.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
She's had to create new lockdown procedures, is budgeting for security and now keeps the blinds closed to shield children from unwanted visitors and from witnessing immigration enforcement actions.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Together, these provisions — while well-meaning and politically popular in many cases — create limitations that make budgeting a challenge in California.
—Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
These first-quarter reports provide an inside look into how campaigns are faring with donors and budgeting their resources.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Utilities look at several months of customer bills to determine an average flat fee to charge each month, which can provide stability for customer budgeting and relieve the stress of high-usage months, like the July and August.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
All told, the big hyperscalers are budgeting nearly $700 billion in capex this year.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Taking care of your family while staying financially sound is possible by budgeting well, tracking your spending and using reliable money transfer services.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The network has more than doubled its pilot count from a year ago after budgeting for an increase in the old-school development method.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
She's had to create new lockdown procedures, is budgeting for security and now keeps the blinds closed to shield children from unwanted visitors and from witnessing immigration enforcement actions.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Together, these provisions — while well-meaning and politically popular in many cases — create limitations that make budgeting a challenge in California.
—Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeting
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Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The feud began in August as Democratic members of the state Assembly were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, according to the criminal complaint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For Sara Swabb, AD PRO Member and founder and creative director of Storie Collective in Washington, DC, designing a guest room is about creating a moment of hospitality that feels both personal and cohesive with the rest of the home.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another key difference is that Apple has been designing the Arm processors for MacBooks, along with the iPhone.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Singham and the groups organizing the pro-regime protests.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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And how some close to him bristled when asked questions about his authoritarian streak and his departure from organizing, distractions that left the union’s power flagging.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Budgeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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