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
John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Whether the Paul, Weiss agreement was a wise compromise or shameful capitulation, the lesson is unavoidable: if a powerhouse like Paul, Weiss cannot, or will not, stand up to Trump, then no firm can.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 Apr. 2025
According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising on quality.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There are a few pretty substantial feature compromises/differences to take on board, though.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Whether the Paul, Weiss agreement was a wise compromise or shameful capitulation, the lesson is unavoidable: if a powerhouse like Paul, Weiss cannot, or will not, stand up to Trump, then no firm can.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Setting Dani’s debut in motion: When an undercover FBI agent was killed in the field, Jubal’s team made the unnerving discovery that the identities of multiple UCs have been compromised — including Maggie, who had just infiltrated an increasingly skittish eco-terrorist group.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 Apr. 2025
According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising on quality.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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Reps for Amazon and Howell are not commenting, but sources say negotiations are currently ongoing for Howell to join the series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Read More: How the World Is Reacting to Trump’s Latest Tariffs Hope still remains on Wall Street that negotiations may be possible, which helped drive the morning’s rally.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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And the one again, that are targeted toward those, again, who are most endangered as a result of this.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three are important because their species are endangered.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, tariffs threaten to increase prices and create shortages of certain generic medications, which account for a vast majority of U.S. prescriptions.—
Rebecca Robbins,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs announced earlier this week, however, threaten to derail hiring and worsen inflation, multiple analysts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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At least 31 people were killed, 27 others were injured and some 70 homes were burned before security forces arrived and repelled the gangs, killing at least 23 gunmen, the mission said.—
DÁNICA COTO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Boosie Badazz is counting his blessings after walking away from a massive car crash in Georgia that left multiple drivers and passengers injured.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Consider the righteous gentiles during the Holocaust—ordinary people who risked everything to protect Jews from Nazi extermination—and Soviet dissidents who challenged the communist regime, to name a few.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Under Bar, the Shin Bet started an investigation into claims that aides to Netanyahu were working with Qatar to bolster the Gulf state's image, possibly risking state secrets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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The transition has been marred by ongoing disagreements, political tensions, infighting and what security experts describe as a lack of a cohesive strategy for fighting the gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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What Happened On March 8? The SAT, a cornerstone of college admissions, was marred by technical and administrative issues on test day.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The pair were separated and going through a contentious divorce, and Danielle would never do anything to jeopardize their son’s custody arrangement, her brother says.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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The judge stressed that, even after 30 years, public curiosity alone does not justify jeopardizing an active investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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