budge
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The stock barely reacted to results of an experiment with the Cleveland Clinic at the start of the month, and didn’t budge when IBM released data from a neutron scattering experiment in March.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, did not budge and only redeemed 5%, some $620 million in all, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Haley grew tired, sat down on a rock, and refused to budge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer had to reassure the public that the government wouldn’t budge on this, and thanks to pressure from constituents, it didn’t.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
So I reasoned that if he wouldn’t budge for me, he wouldn’t budge for anyone else, either.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing budge
Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!