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
A separate report from WTW found that organizations are budgeting for overall salary increases of about 4% next year, down from the 4.4% boost they paid out this year.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Thirty-three states require the association notify owners whether they are budgeting for reserves or not.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2021
Despite the apparent increase, respondents reported that they are budgeting carefully when they go out.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2019
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
