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budgeting

verb

present participle of budget
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 Get back on track with a budgeting app What other credit card debt payoff options exist? — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 For decades, these rules have shaped everything from renter budgeting decisions to landlord leasing practices. — Nathan Miller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Best for hands-off budgeting in retirement As many retirees balance multiple streams of income and new expenses, budgeting can get complicated quickly. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Parents who once spent an hour in a Target aisle are budgeting like accountants. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 According to a recent PwC consumer survey, 73% of parents plan to use AI somewhere in their back-to-school shopping journey, whether that's researching products, comparing prices, budgeting or finding discounts. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Results and forecasts from retail giants Target and Walmart could provide more insight into how households are budgeting and spending. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Instead of budgeting for $1,800 in tissues, the school insists on agitating parents all summer over crap like this. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 That said, budgeting for many of the additional measures outlined in the plan remains unclear, according to Le Monde. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeting
  1. planning
  2. designing
  3. preparing
  4. organizing
Verb
  • The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Louisiana site moves forward The company is also planning a technology-neutral screening of available small modular reactor designs.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • Los Angeles Chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh loves to establish the ground game, while offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has proven proficient at designing a rushing attack.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • When designing nursery gear, the baby bottle naturally gets the spotlight.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of designing
Verb
  • There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • It’s created a growing flag football industry, with companies like RCX and iFlag finding success organizing youth tournaments, high-school talent showcases and international competitions.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This can make arranging the tray feel more like a fun creative project than a tedious organizing one.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of organizing

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“Budgeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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