1
as in succumbing
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
despite hours of intense pressure, she refused to budge from her position
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2
as in shifting
to change one's position
he finally budged from his beach blanket when the tide started swirling up around him
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3
as in removing
to change the place or position of
the bureau was so heavy that two people couldn't budge it
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Recent Examples of budging
As with any heat wave, the scorching weather comes courtesy of an area of high pressure moving in over the region and then barely budging.
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The combination of stronger GDP growth and lower energy prices may keep the Fed from budging interest rates anytime soon, economists said Thursday.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Cuba’s top diplomat in the US told The Hill that the country was preparing for an invasion and was not budging on its red lines.
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Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
The Trumps bend and twist, changing practices just enough to evade serious consequences—without really budging.
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Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Another first-ever, at home and not budging.
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Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
But for the most part, the public isn’t budging in its resistance.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
And Tillis isn’t budging on his vow to block the vote.
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Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
But reportedly, the first lady isn’t budging.
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Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The combination of stronger GDP growth and lower energy prices may keep the Fed from budging interest rates anytime soon, economists said Thursday.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Cuba’s top diplomat in the US told The Hill that the country was preparing for an invasion and was not budging on its red lines.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
The Trumps bend and twist, changing practices just enough to evade serious consequences—without really budging.
—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Another first-ever, at home and not budging.
—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
But for the most part, the public isn’t budging in its resistance.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
And Tillis isn’t budging on his vow to block the vote.
—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
But reportedly, the first lady isn’t budging.
—
Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
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The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
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Supergirl killing Krem without much buildup, or hesitation, despite her advice to Ruthye, could have been framed as the heroine succumbing to her impulses, or accepting some dark truth about her own nature.
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Despite the extra funding, the budget continues a trend of relying on reserves, shifting funds, borrowing and suspending debt payments to balance state spending.
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Its advanced traction control and adaptive gait algorithms enable secure movement across slippery, loose, or shifting surfaces, including gravel, sand, wet metal grating, and cluttered factory floors.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Japan was the first nonhost country to qualify for the 2026 tournament, scoring 54 goals and conceding only 3 across two Asian rounds.
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The president’s intense desire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has taken priority over longer-term concerns, conceding the initiative to Iran by his unwillingness to act.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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Before the giraffes were reported missing, state officials were looking into relocating four giraffes from the zoo after about 100 animals were seized during an investigation into animal abuse.
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The project will have a net increase of six gates by relocating two gates to the east side and adding six new gates on the west side.
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The team plans to test the device further with other F-35 units at Luke before submitting the design to the Air Force’s global system.
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In a separate case, Oren David Shachar of Van Nuys, Abraham Shin of Corona and Jeannie Choi of Torrance are accused of participating in a healthcare fraud scheme involving submitting false claims for medically unnecessary hospice care services.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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