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
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.
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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
For many couples, AI’s role will be limited to more rote activities like budgeting or managing schedules.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
Master budgeting for both roles Budget for both your personal and business finances.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Sinclair says homeowners are willing to invest in their homes, and almost two-thirds are budgeting at least $20,000 for home design improvement in 2025.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Identify joint challenges like parenting duties, budgeting or managing household tasks.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Trim costs by planning off-season or intimate events and using budgeting apps to track expenses.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Automate your savings to stay consistent, use budgeting apps to track progress and visualize your end goal to keep motivation high.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
For many couples, AI’s role will be limited to more rote activities like budgeting or managing schedules.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
Master budgeting for both roles Budget for both your personal and business finances.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Sinclair says homeowners are willing to invest in their homes, and almost two-thirds are budgeting at least $20,000 for home design improvement in 2025.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Identify joint challenges like parenting duties, budgeting or managing household tasks.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Trim costs by planning off-season or intimate events and using budgeting apps to track expenses.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Automate your savings to stay consistent, use budgeting apps to track progress and visualize your end goal to keep motivation high.
—Natalie Campisi, Forbes, 12 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 31 Dec. 2024.
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