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
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
The threat actor gained access using a SIM swap of a T-Mobile employee, a phishing attack on another T-Mobile employee, and at least one compromise of an unknown origin.
—ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Columbia’s medical center and its related health records were not compromised in the breach, according to the official school statement.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Whether this hope can withstand the compromises and calculations of actual governance will be one test of his—and perhaps the Democratic Party’s—digital-first future.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
The threat actor gained access using a SIM swap of a T-Mobile employee, a phishing attack on another T-Mobile employee, and at least one compromise of an unknown origin.
—ArsTechnica, 2 July 2025
Verb
China’s experience shows how government control over scientific publishing can lead to scandals related to scientific misconduct and compromised research quality.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Columbia’s medical center and its related health records were not compromised in the breach, according to the official school statement.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors George found himself in some tense negotiations in last week's episode of The Gilded Age, while Larry and Jack crossed paths with a potential investor.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners despite lengthy negotiations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Just one incident can endanger life and necessitate an expensive manufacturer recall even if nobody got hurt.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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They are endangered and their global population has declined 40% in the last three generations, according to the NOAA.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Instead of students presenting class projects, the event featured leading researchers from across the country standing in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Beyond market volatility, Nvidia faces ongoing geopolitical challenges that threaten its access to one of its largest markets.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Three people were injured after being struck by lightning in a popular summer beach getaway town on Saturday night.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Thirty-nine members of the battalion were killed in October, 1917, and a hundred and thirty-five were injured.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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And the country has fallen victim to armed gangs, who think nothing of torching homes, schools and hospitals, killing and kidnapping the missionaries who risk their lives to bring hope and comfort to a people in dire need.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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Often, baking soda and vinegar get the job done without risking damage to the pan.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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The last weekend of June in Indianapolis was marred by a rash of shootings that left seven dead and nine others injured.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
30 June 2025
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The Mets go the way of Francisco Lindor, and he’s been marred in his own slump this month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The Swiss pharmaceutical giant had previously said that Trump’s drug pricing order could jeopardize its U.S. investment.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Rapid construction, led by corporate developers, has jeopardized natural floodplains and critical biodiversity zones.—
Time,
Time,
7 July 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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