as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
eventually we reached a compromise on the number of hours per week that would be devoted to piano practice
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay
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Recent Examples of compromise
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
This reinforces a supply chain compromise, putting user security at risk via phishing or session hijacking.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2025
As ever, the problem remains that neither Russia nor Ukraine is currently willing to accept each other’s minimum terms, to compromise enough to satisfy the other side.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Noun
That committee’s job is to negotiate a compromise bill that’s agreeable to both the House and the Senate.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
This reinforces a supply chain compromise, putting user security at risk via phishing or session hijacking.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Verb
The country's ability to adapt to the damage caused by more extreme heat waves, flooding, drought, wildfires, hurricanes and sea level rise could be compromised as a result of staffing reductions within NOAA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2025
As ever, the problem remains that neither Russia nor Ukraine is currently willing to accept each other’s minimum terms, to compromise enough to satisfy the other side.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
Noun
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President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The bill, which overall includes about $4.9 trillion in tax breaks, was passed in the House after weeks of negotiations and talks with Republicans, some of whom were concerned about constituents losing critical benefits and others who called for further budget cuts.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Atlanta provided him a second chance, but that opportunity appears endangered.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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With fewer than 400 individuals left in fragmented forest habitats, it is critically endangered.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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No one was hurt but the Toyota 4Runner the men were inside and another vehicle were damaged.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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In addition to direct contact, Toxoplasma may also damage sperm because the infection promotes chronic inflammation.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Netanyahu put all of his chips on Trump nonetheless—a wager that now threatens to cost the Israeli prime minister the remnants of his legacy.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in the attacks.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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Several people were injured in a boat crash in the Hamptons on Sunday night, and the boat’s captain was arrested for boating under the influence, police said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The trade: Calendar spread One way to make a bullish bet while risking somewhat less capital than buying the stock is with a calendar spread.—
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CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The Mavericks had a season marred by injuries and executed a trade that not only shocked the NBA but also enraged fans.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Finding an innovative, sustainable path to parity—without triggering the kind of prolonged labor disputes that have marred the sport’s past—will do far more for the game than any piece of equipment ever could.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For CISOs, Shadow AI represents an invisible threat that has the potential to expose sensitive data and jeopardize AI’s usage in the workplace altogether.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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To keep the cub from forming bonds with people that could jeopardize his return to the wild, staff members charged with his care are dressing up in bear costumes, including a mask, fur coat and leather gloves.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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