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as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
we've spent a little more than our budget this year
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the tour group had a whole budget of complaints
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as in reasonable
costing little
a budget phone plan for people on fixed incomes
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the vacationers carefully budgeted how they would spend their limited time in Italy
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Recent Examples of budget
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
High rates are, to put it mildly, a disaster for the budget.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
So how are people budgeting for a Disney World trip?
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The latest provincial budget has raised the production services tax credit for foreign projects shot locally from 28 percent to 36 percent from Jan. 1, 2025.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
High rates are, to put it mildly, a disaster for the budget.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Last month it was revealed that the mid-budget Western movie would continue with its production.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
As the rom com got further and further buried under capes and spandex and piles of money, so did the mid-budget Austen adaptations, with a few exceptions.
—Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 18 July 2022
Verb
Meanwhile, Michigan has budgeted some $20 million in state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash to partially fund an expansion of Rx Kids to a short list of communities — if those areas can raise local matching funds.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
So how are people budgeting for a Disney World trip?
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budget
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ParkMobile will provide $9 million in funds for class members claiming payments, as well as $300,000 for administration fees.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of successful ATOs can be severe, potentially compromising sensitive financial data and funds.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thus, there could be support for oil prices in the short-term, perhaps adding $10 a barrel in the first half of 2025, but then an agreement would restore the sanctioned supply and bring pressure on the market later.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Of the 10 science instruments Voyager 1 started its journey with, four are currently gathering data on its cosmic environment, and each year, the spacecraft loses more of its precious power supply.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This is a reasonable request and a fair expectation.Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here are the two lane and interchange restrictions that are planned this weekend.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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This fact presents a problem for individuals considering whether to evacuate a particular hurricane, companies deciding to build a new coastal facility, or agencies planning to put new roadways or telecommunications infrastructure in Appalachia.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This step takes a lot more money than most people realize and can often require funding of at least 20% of the total budget of a film, including to acquire rights, commission a screenplay, and escrow deposits to attach talent.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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My business generates about $18,000 a month in passive income, based on my calculations from a recent month’s deposits.Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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This includes functions such as product research, inventory management, and customer service—all to make sure each store is optimized for success.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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For those businesses, the steadier patterns enable improved planning capabilities and more predictable inventory management.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The electric vehicle maker still is shooting for a launch of its cheaper vehicle in the first half of next year and other models later in the year, the bank said after the meeting with investor relations chief Travis Axelrod.Rachael Levy, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And cheap, lower-tech methods of creating and disseminating false information have been extremely successful on their own.Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Christmas lights in your neighborhood Metro Phoenix residents have designed spectacular Christmas lights displays this year.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for celebrating their 13-1 record for the 2024 season, the coolers are designed to fit 82 cans or 64 pounds of ice.Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Budget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budget. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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