1
as in succumbing
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 shifting
to change one's position
he finally budged from his beach blanket when the tide started swirling up around him
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as in removing
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 budging
Senate Democrats are expected to keep blocking that bill, not budging on their position that health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year need to be extended.
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NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
The House remains out of session and senators on both sides of the aisle have shown no signs of budging from their demands to reopen the government, making the prospects for an immediate deal look slim heading into week three of the shutdown.
—Lee Ann Anderson, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
With neither party budging on their respective demands, Republicans and Democrats both say the other party is to blame for the shutdown.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Even for Premier League clubs, €75million is a lot of money, and even after some interminable negotiations with Galatasaray, Napoli weren’t budging on their price.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
At the same time, stocks are near all-time highs; and mortgage rates, after months of barely budging, are finally starting to move lower.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The material is made from a lightweight polymer that sits easily on the bridge of the nose without budging.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Nexstar, Sinclair to continue Jimmy Kimmel show suspension Even after Disney's statement on Monday, Sinclair still wasn't budging on their stance on Kimmel.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
But Rebecca Kleefisch isn't budging — rush clothes are Violet's responsibility.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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The man was pronounced dead at the hospital after succumbing to his injuries, according to police.—
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After temporarily succumbing to one of his deeply seductive illusions, the Big Other urges him to stop dreaming.—
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Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.—
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Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.—
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
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If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.—
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Ullmark last played for the Senators on December 27 and was pulled in the second period after conceding four goals in 14 shots against the Toronto Maple Leafs.—
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Matthew Potts, who endured a torrid return to the Test arena on Monday, conceding 58 runs in seven overs, saw his first three balls of the day struck for four.—
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York voted against moving ahead with the package, along with all but eight of his Democratic colleagues.—
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Director Michael Arden, meanwhile, is up to his elbows just moving the cumbersome Legos of Dane Laffrey’s set around.—
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To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.—
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Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.—
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Then creators are meant to add three to six different toppings (all of which have to already be available on Burger King’s menu) before submitting their innovation.—
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If a multihousing complex or office space wants to be built in Oak Lawn, developers try to garner support from the Oak Lawn Committee before submitting zoning or project plans to the city for approval.—
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The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.—
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The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Smothers is a former four-star recruit who started his career at Oklahoma before transferring to NC State before the 2024 season.—
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“Budging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budging. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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