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
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.
—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
An underlying stalemate in Washington isn't budging, leaving TSA and the Department of Homeland Security without funding.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Contract talks between Aubrey and the franchise are deemed positive but neither side is budging.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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
An underlying stalemate in Washington isn't budging, leaving TSA and the Department of Homeland Security without funding.
—Skyler Henry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Contract talks between Aubrey and the franchise are deemed positive but neither side is budging.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
Verb
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Avoid succumbing to a conspiracy theory or problematic spiritual philosophy as Mercury and Neptune square off.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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This is after a local singer was doused with petrol and set on fire, later succumbing to her injuries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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The gargantuan task of taking the reins of Venezuela’s government, shifting it away from a brutal dictatorship and keeping the peace is expected to largely fall to the opposition group led by Maria Corina Machado.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Do any pruning in spring or summer, and focus on removing dead or damaged branches and leaves, getting rid of crossing branches, and thinning out crowded areas to improve airflow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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In reality, removing these credits without a credible alternative would hit many families hard, especially those already relying on the subsidies to keep coverage affordable.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Spencer Pratt continued his plight to save Los Angeles only days after conceding in the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Novo Nordisk acknowledges the side effects without conceding the label needs to say more.—
Ryan Brennan
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Now the brand is moving back towards that heritage in its approach to college sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Her advice for anyone newly diagnosed with MS is to make social connections and keep moving.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Companies with high paying jobs are relocating, and some people are flourishing.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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In Miami-Dade, disabled parking permits are obtained by submitting form HSMV 83039, a medical certification, Florida ID, and proof of insurance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Brian Walshe's probation officer Marlenny Ramdehai testified about the various ways that he was allowed to leave the house, and the process for submitting his schedule to do so.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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With chaos occurring in and around Ann Arbor, former LSU Tigers star defensive back Tyrann Mathieu wrote on social media that Underwood should consider transferring to his alma mater in the Bayou.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The deal approved Thursday involves the developers buying the city out of the lease, which has the effect of transferring ownership of the site to the developer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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