budging

verb

present participle of budge
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
  1. succumbing
  2. shifting
  3. removing
  4. conceding
  5. moving
  6. relocating
  7. submitting
  8. transferring
Verb
  • Petey Halpin almost tagged Jackson for a two-out homer, the ball instead succumbing to gravity near the warning track.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The nightmare grows more and more fierce as guests venture through the haunted house, encountering ferocious Deadites around every turn before succumbing to the evil forces themselves.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of succumbing
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  • The audience — all Christians themselves — darted worried looks to one another, shifting uncomfortably in their seats.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of shifting
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  • Leaders add value by asking better questions, widening perspectives, connecting people, allocating resources and removing the obstacles that slow great work.
    — Brent McHugh, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The state added women to the workforce without removing men from their role as sole providers.
    — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Spanish captain Rodri was crowned the Golden Ball winner as best player, while goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after conceding just one goal during Spain’s eight games.
    — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 20 July 2026
  • Their defence has been just as imperious in reality, conceding only once across seven matches, against Belgium in the quarter-finals.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of conceding
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  • Regena and Frankie Felix went to the hospital ready for the birth of their child, but they were sent home by staff who felt Regena’s labor wasn’t moving along fast enough on Monday, July 13, Fox 10 reported.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of moving
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  • Amwins, a specialty insurance distributor, is relocating its headquarters to 4415 Sharon Road.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • Many of the billionaires relocating themselves or their company headquarters to the region have chosen Miami Beach as home.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of relocating
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  • The European Commission adopted the Delegated Act, which updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the EUDR, while the Implementing Act outlines the information system for submitting due diligence statements and simplified declarations.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • One former employee recalled submitting about one complaint to the system per month over the course of about a year.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of submitting
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  • The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The $250 million the state is transferring into the fiscal year 2027 budget represents the starting point for state revenue in the new fiscal year.
    — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
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