budget
noun
an estimate, often itemized, of expected income and expense for a given period in the future.
are budgeting
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present progressiveof budget.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One lesson that resonated: When people reach a certain age, they don’t want to travel, so she and her husband are budgeting for future trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
They are budgeting billions of dollars for tutoring, summer camps and longer school days and trying to figure out which students need the most help after two years of disruptions.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022
Thirty-three states require the association notify owners whether they are budgeting for reserves or not.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2021
They are budgeting for three in retirement and also making sure there are resources for their older daughter, Kelly, who recently graduated from college.
From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2018
The councils are budgeting for an average 2.5% increase in revenue spending - covering running costs rather than capital projects - in the year from April.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2010
