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
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.
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NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
With neither party budging on their respective demands, Republicans and Democrats both say the other party is to blame for the shutdown.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Even for Premier League clubs, €75million is a lot of money, and even after some interminable negotiations with Galatasaray, Napoli weren’t budging on their price.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the same time, stocks are near all-time highs; and mortgage rates, after months of barely budging, are finally starting to move lower.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The material is made from a lightweight polymer that sits easily on the bridge of the nose without budging.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Nexstar, Sinclair to continue Jimmy Kimmel show suspension Even after Disney's statement on Monday, Sinclair still wasn't budging on their stance on Kimmel.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
But Rebecca Kleefisch isn't budging — rush clothes are Violet's responsibility.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Google has attempted mediation with neighbors, but most are not budging.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
With neither party budging on their respective demands, Republicans and Democrats both say the other party is to blame for the shutdown.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Even for Premier League clubs, €75million is a lot of money, and even after some interminable negotiations with Galatasaray, Napoli weren’t budging on their price.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the same time, stocks are near all-time highs; and mortgage rates, after months of barely budging, are finally starting to move lower.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The material is made from a lightweight polymer that sits easily on the bridge of the nose without budging.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Nexstar, Sinclair to continue Jimmy Kimmel show suspension Even after Disney's statement on Monday, Sinclair still wasn't budging on their stance on Kimmel.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
But Rebecca Kleefisch isn't budging — rush clothes are Violet's responsibility.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Google has attempted mediation with neighbors, but most are not budging.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budging
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There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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To the public eye, this might look like scientists are succumbing to groupthink and an unreasonable resistance to any new ideas.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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While young players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and others are fighting for better pay for their industry-shifting work, college football programs are shelling out $40 million to $50 million payouts to get their underperforming coaches to stop showing up to the office.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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This season, many of China’s rising stars did exactly that — flying from Paris back to Shanghai overnight, shifting seamlessly from runway storytelling to retail strategy.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The robot vacuum has 8,000Pa suction and a multidirectional floating roller brush with rubber and bristles, which does an excellent job of removing dust and debris from carpets.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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But whereas many abundance advocates typically talk about removing government impediments to growth, such as zoning restrictions, Rodrik focusses on government interventions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The result was comprehensive, with Spain only conceding one goal en route to the 4-0 victory over Italy in the final.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nearly everyone is conceding some exceptions due to these complications.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tulane University said moving research animals is routine but governed by strict confidentiality agreements to protect the animals’ safety and the parties’ proprietary information.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Many global companies are now hiring or relocating leadership roles to their GCC offices in India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Western and Southern Open was in talks with Charlotte for months about relocating its tournament from Cincinnati, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tomer-Yerushalmi is also suspected of allegedly misleading the High Court of Justice, and senior military and justice officials, about the leak of the footage and even submitting a false affidavit to the court.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Miami’s top Catholic leader Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who turned 75 this month, will be submitting a retirement letter to the Vatican.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Williams, an undersized combo forward who carves out space at will and debated turning pro after a first-team All-Big-12 campaign last year, will be the fulcrum of everything after transferring from Texas Tech.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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They've been charged with receiving, transferring and attempting to receive and transfer firearms knowing and having reasonable cause to believe that they would be used to commit terrorism.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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