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
Moscow has not budged from its long-term goals of preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, the installation of a pro-Russian proxy government, and Ukraine's demilitarization, which would ensure Ukraine's full capitulation, the ISW said.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
For decades, the 39-year-old from Clarkston, Michigan, had been caught in a frustrating cycle: eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, yet the scale would barely budge.
—Essence, 8 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Trump Administration has pressed India on agricultural concessions in order to reach a more favorable trade deal, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to budge on.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
Through it all, Putin has not budged, even snubbing Trump’s demand that both sides agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
For decades, the 39-year-old from Clarkston, Michigan, had been caught in a frustrating cycle: eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, yet the scale would barely budge.
—Essence, 8 Aug. 2025
In the meantime, the Trump Administration has pressed India on agricultural concessions in order to reach a more favorable trade deal, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refused to budge on.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
Through it all, Putin has not budged, even snubbing Trump’s demand that both sides agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budge
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Notably, more people succumb to drowning each year than experience shark bites.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Value measurement — shifting from cost-efficiency metrics to impact measures like customer satisfaction, predictive monitoring, and resilience.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the film’s opening is serious and upsetting, Meeropol opts to quickly shift gears.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Aug. 2025
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Liam and Noel Gallagher, 16 years removed from what was ostensibly the final Oasis gig (following a scuffle between the two Mancunians backstage at a festival in England), have defied the oddsmakers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Days removed from the deal, the front office received a fair grade for its recent dealings.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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For example, police can submit a security camera photo of a suspect to the Michigan Intelligence Operation Center (MIOC), an information sharing center created in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Tipsters can also call the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102 or submit a tip online at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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To move the 250 million gallons of refined fuel the Navy needs to fight, the fleet will require at least 23 tankers.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The partnership is relocating squirrels from the Dakotas into the northwest portion of Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are relocating from what’s been their home for the last few years, Adelaide Cottage, to a new location, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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So the war is likely to go on until Ukraine agrees to concede territory in exchange for security guarantees.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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They were unbeaten in 23 Championship games last season at Turf Moor, with only eight goals conceded.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Berger notes that, under the rule, a student’s ability to transfer to a new school in the first year of a program or to another graduation program will become limited.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Budge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budge. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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