1
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
we've spent a little more than our budget this year
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as in supplies
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the tour group had a whole budget of complaints
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as in plans
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 budgets
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Since her clients typically save such a significant amount of money by staying at two- and three-star hotels throughout the week, there’s often room left in their budgets to splurge a bit.
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Some sources say that the need to refocus on defense investment in light of the rising tensions with Russia and worsening relations with the United States, a once-key ally, are forcing the UK government to slash budgets.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Each of the companies’ estimates for this year is expected either near or surpass their budgets for the past three years combined.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Levin emphasized a critical lesson from the 1990s when the South Bay plant was originally built with construction funding but inadequate maintenance budgets.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That rate shift has quietly changed how credit card debt impacts borrowers' budgets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At Naia’s booth, executives struck a cautiously optimistic tone even as brands work with tighter budgets, grapple with tariff drama and rising consumer and regulatory scrutiny of sustainability claims.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Employees deeply value healthcare and retirement benefits, but their costs to companies and employees continued to increase in 2025 and are not captured in salary increase budgets.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The United States, which leads the ranking, budgets almost $900 billion for its military.
—Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Shotts, who shares her grocery savings tips on a video blog called VloggswithBecks, budgets $120 in groceries for two weeks for herself and her husband.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The city budgets annually for legal purposes and is also taking cost-saving measures this year to help cover the full cost of the payment, according to a spokesperson for the mayor.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
New York currently budgets just $1 million to fund a guardianship hotline, and the legal arrangements receive little official oversight, with responsibility for people’s wellbeing spread among the courts, nonprofit organizations, private lawyers and companies.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
But the legislation kept that data hidden from public view, so agencies can hire wandering cops in secret – and small-town budgets create a powerful incentive to do so.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Since her clients typically save such a significant amount of money by staying at two- and three-star hotels throughout the week, there’s often room left in their budgets to splurge a bit.
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Some sources say that the need to refocus on defense investment in light of the rising tensions with Russia and worsening relations with the United States, a once-key ally, are forcing the UK government to slash budgets.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Each of the companies’ estimates for this year is expected either near or surpass their budgets for the past three years combined.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Levin emphasized a critical lesson from the 1990s when the South Bay plant was originally built with construction funding but inadequate maintenance budgets.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That rate shift has quietly changed how credit card debt impacts borrowers' budgets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At Naia’s booth, executives struck a cautiously optimistic tone even as brands work with tighter budgets, grapple with tariff drama and rising consumer and regulatory scrutiny of sustainability claims.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Employees deeply value healthcare and retirement benefits, but their costs to companies and employees continued to increase in 2025 and are not captured in salary increase budgets.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Elections Department typically budgets $300,000 per year for such efforts.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The United States, which leads the ranking, budgets almost $900 billion for its military.
—Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Shotts, who shares her grocery savings tips on a video blog called VloggswithBecks, budgets $120 in groceries for two weeks for herself and her husband.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The city budgets annually for legal purposes and is also taking cost-saving measures this year to help cover the full cost of the payment, according to a spokesperson for the mayor.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
New York currently budgets just $1 million to fund a guardianship hotline, and the legal arrangements receive little official oversight, with responsibility for people’s wellbeing spread among the courts, nonprofit organizations, private lawyers and companies.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgets
Noun
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Meanwhile, the department was operating on a shoestring budget, employees complained, repeatedly requesting funds from Hanceville’s city council.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cole put together the GoFundMe page seeking funds for therapy and private school tuition.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Minute Maid’s frozen juices — including several varieties of orange juice, lemonade and limeade — will be discontinued by April, with inventory available while supplies last, Coca-Cola said.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sprint to build these sprawling facilities, which hold racks of humming servers powered by expensive processors, has touched off an unprecedented level of borrowing, pinched energy supplies and brought developers into conflict with communities worried about rising power and water costs.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With silver inventories running low and mine production decreasing over the past decade, many analysts expect the supply-demand imbalance to persist for years.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company believes that directional borehole disposal could provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, provide flexibility in repository siting, as well as allow for modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Founded in 2016, the company designs, develops and manufactures its collection in its home country, partnering with specialized Italian workshops for category-specific expertise.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Families or groups tend to go out for kebabs, and the standard repertoires available at these restaurants appeal broadly by design.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some of it comes from being different ages, playing different instruments and different repertoires.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Budgets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgets. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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