BUDGING Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

budging

verb

present participle of budge

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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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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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 Historically, high-octane gas has cost about 20 cents a gallon more than regular – barely budging for decades. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 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. — 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 But reportedly, the first lady isn’t budging. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026

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Verb

Cape Verde made it to the knockout round and twice evened the score against three-time champion Argentina on Saturday in the round of 32 before succumbing in extra time.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
On Thursday at Wimbledon, a couple of players were unable to do so, succumbing to Nadal’s Law.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of succumbing

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The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of shifting

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Once in the proper gear, Adams recommends removing the top two inches of topsoil from gardens, where the highest concentration of contaminants will settle after a fire.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
At one point, he was seen removing his shirt to wipe tears from his eyes.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of removing

Verb

Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

Definition of moving

Verb

Still others tend the fleet already in orbit, refueling, relocating, and extending the life of satellites, and clearing the debris that crowded orbits leave behind.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
In other environment news Federal officials are rounding up and relocating 450 wild horses in the Inyo National Forest, near Mono Lake.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of relocating

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In a letter believed to be written around June 30, two days after submitting the draft of the Declaration, Jefferson asked Edmund Pendleton, president of the Virginia Convention, for someone to replace him at the Continental Congress.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
The facility is experienced in submitting documentation and claims to the VA’s Foreign Medical Program on behalf of eligible veterans.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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