1
as in to succumb
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 to shift
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 to remove
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 budge
Then, in 1999, the state of Indiana allowed U.S. Steel to start assessing its own property value; the company’s tax burden in Gary dropped by more than fifty per cent and has hardly budged since.
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Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Doing something that creates social connection and provides a feeling of accomplishment is probably helpful even if your heart rate doesn’t budge above its resting level.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite a record number of states legalizing cannabis in some form, the federal government still hasn’t budged.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Just queue up some love songs, lower the windows and watch as sparks fly — even when the cars don't budge.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Doing something that creates social connection and provides a feeling of accomplishment is probably helpful even if your heart rate doesn’t budge above its resting level.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Feb. 2025
Despite a record number of states legalizing cannabis in some form, the federal government still hasn’t budged.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Just queue up some love songs, lower the windows and watch as sparks fly — even when the cars don't budge.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budge
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Paramedics took her to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she was succumbed to her injuries Monday, Bess said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Prequel Dexter: Original Sin, featuring a young Dexter eventually succumbing to his bloodlust, recently aired its finale.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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Seven weeks after Vista Medical Center East placed 69 administrative and ancillary personnel on a six-week furlough to stem the flow of red ink, those workers remain sidelined as the hospital shifts its focus in search of profitability.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Need For Speed In Modern Business Markets evolve quickly, driven by technological advances, shifting customer expectations and global disruptions.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stunning stat: The city planted only 62 trees last year, according to the 2025 mayor's budget estimate, while pruning 2,300 trees and removing 1,500 others.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hansi Flick turned towards the bench and energetically removed his black jacket.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Between October, 2023, and February, 2024, the number of Title VI complaints submitted to the Department of Education increased fifteenfold.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Applicants can submit for consideration starting March 3 at 12 p.m. PT, with submissions closing on March 5 at 12 p.m. PT.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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The dog named Vera was surrendered to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay when her owners moved.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The start of a new year is a time for planning, embracing change and moving forward.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, the darkroom relocated to a brand-new facility at 334 Himrod Street in Bushwick.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The two special needs preschool programs for students with disabilities at Silver Shores would relocate to Panther Run Elementary in Pembroke Pines.—
Jimena Tavel,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The move inevitably would be divisive, as Shapiro conceded, and would likely be cast as political.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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In four of the five matches the team has played this season, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris hasn’t conceded a goal.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Before transferring to join Clemson’s inaugural gymnastics program, Clark was also a star at Utah State University.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bond spent two seasons with Alabama before transferring to Texas for the 2024 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Budge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budge. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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