as in planning
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 budgeting
The lesson involved budgeting for a car, saving and paying for college, according to Guinness.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
Doing an extreme form of budgeting such as a full year of no-buy could actually lead you to spend more down the road, some experts warn.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Here are some tips covering everything from budgeting to estate planning from experts who are members of the CNBC FA Council.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, purchasing a vehicle requires budgeting for insurance, fuel, and servicing, while homeownership entails property taxes, utilities, and potential renovations.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While almost all budgeters named some benefit from budgeting, just 8% of them said the habit helped reduce their financial stress.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Trying to reject budgeting without a way to trust yourself could throw you right back into a cycle of splurging and restricting.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Given that Congress closely guards its budgeting powers, at least some of these efforts may prove difficult to accomplish without engaging the formal legislative process.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The incoming administration has made several allusions to the use of ZBB, which theoretically allows the government to clean the slate and determine which activities to fund versus simply adopting last year’s funding level, adjusting for inflation, and budgeting from there.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
Doing an extreme form of budgeting such as a full year of no-buy could actually lead you to spend more down the road, some experts warn.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Here are some tips covering everything from budgeting to estate planning from experts who are members of the CNBC FA Council.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
For instance, purchasing a vehicle requires budgeting for insurance, fuel, and servicing, while homeownership entails property taxes, utilities, and potential renovations.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
While almost all budgeters named some benefit from budgeting, just 8% of them said the habit helped reduce their financial stress.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Trying to reject budgeting without a way to trust yourself could throw you right back into a cycle of splurging and restricting.
—Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Given that Congress closely guards its budgeting powers, at least some of these efforts may prove difficult to accomplish without engaging the formal legislative process.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The incoming administration has made several allusions to the use of ZBB, which theoretically allows the government to clean the slate and determine which activities to fund versus simply adopting last year’s funding level, adjusting for inflation, and budgeting from there.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for budgeting
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The union has primarily concentrated its efforts on organizing delivery drivers—although Amazon warehouse workers have also joined the efforts.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In May, law enforcement in Brussels arrested two boys, 14 and 15, in connection with organizing a shooting near an Israeli Embassy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Budgeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budgeting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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