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
Contract talks between Aubrey and the franchise are deemed positive but neither side is budging.
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Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Layoffs hit the highest level in 14 years; job openings are barely budging; and quits figures are plummeting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
One such coach isn't budging, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Don't expect much sunshine Wednesday or Thursday with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies not budging with highs in the lower 50s.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
In the current environment – with diplomacy stuck between the first and second phases of the ceasefire – neither Israel nor Hamas is budging.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to advance the funding bill indicated the GOP was not budging on its position, and lawmakers have increasingly worried about the impact of flight delays due to the shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking that bill, not budging on their position that health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year need to be extended.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin isn’t budging on his decision to keep the party’s internal report dissecting 2024 election losses under wraps — despite previously committing to releasing it.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Layoffs hit the highest level in 14 years; job openings are barely budging; and quits figures are plummeting.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
One such coach isn't budging, though.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Don't expect much sunshine Wednesday or Thursday with mostly cloudy to cloudy skies not budging with highs in the lower 50s.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
In the current environment – with diplomacy stuck between the first and second phases of the ceasefire – neither Israel nor Hamas is budging.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
The eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to advance the funding bill indicated the GOP was not budging on its position, and lawmakers have increasingly worried about the impact of flight delays due to the shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Nov. 2025
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking that bill, not budging on their position that health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year need to be extended.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
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Yet Guardiola has not made his reputation as one of the greatest coaches in history by succumbing to end-of-season pressure.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hind's cousin was later killed in another close-range attack, while Hind died several hours later after succumbing to wounds while waiting for help.—
Alexander Durie,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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That shape-shifting hue laid the groundwork for a bold yet unexpectedly cohesive palette room to room, with wallpapers that lend an Art Deco flavor.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2026
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Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are several organic methods for removing these persistent weeds, and some are more effective than others.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Manager Herve Renard led them to an incredible victory over favourites Ivory Coast in the final, despite their opponents not conceding a goal during the entire tournament (Zambia won the trophy on penalties after a 0-0 draw).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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And if this week has been any indication, the players may be closer to conceding ground than owners.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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So if a person thinks about moving their hand, the device reads those brain signals and turns them into an actual movement.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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From that point, the cycle of roaming from beach to pool to spa to catamaran to tennis courts takes over, moving at the speed set entirely by you, the guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fanatics is relocating a flag football game it was scheduled to hold in Saudi Arabia later this month with NFL stars including Tom Brady, Saquon Barkley and Joe Burrow.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is indeed relocating to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Joel talks about how someone had given him the book years prior to us submitting it.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bill says schools may meet this requirement by submitting a portfolio that includes the child’s curriculum.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The victim involved was identified by her family as Jada West, who reportedly had been bullied since transferring to the school.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Late Friday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull issued a temporary restraining order barring Sarian from accessing or transferring funds from the bank accounts and from presenting himself as a representative of HSA.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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