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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
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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as in yielding
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Recent Examples of compromising
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
McLaughlin said the recruiting blitz is not compromising standards.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The new dual-cation chemistry bridges that gap, allowing sodium ions to deliver higher capacity without compromising on environmental benefits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at Siddiqsons Limited, said high-performance stretch stories also remain central, with Lycra Dual Comfort and stretch canvas providing flexibility without compromising authentic rigid looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, schools can provide appropriate accommodations when needed, ensuring all students are treated with respect without compromising the rights and comfort of others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
And not just the ship, but a ship that would accommodate the needs of filming without compromising the authenticity or feel.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s a difference between compromising and settling.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As many Americans are struggling with extremely high medical costs, finding a way of reducing monthly premium costs for plans, while not compromising too significantly on coverage, is an important issue in the health insurance landscape.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
McLaughlin said the recruiting blitz is not compromising standards.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
The new dual-cation chemistry bridges that gap, allowing sodium ions to deliver higher capacity without compromising on environmental benefits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at Siddiqsons Limited, said high-performance stretch stories also remain central, with Lycra Dual Comfort and stretch canvas providing flexibility without compromising authentic rigid looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, schools can provide appropriate accommodations when needed, ensuring all students are treated with respect without compromising the rights and comfort of others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
And not just the ship, but a ship that would accommodate the needs of filming without compromising the authenticity or feel.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s a difference between compromising and settling.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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Elmahdi is being charged with operating while intoxicated with passengers under 16 years of age, possession of THC, reckless driving endangering safety, operating while suspended, operating without insurance and a child safety restraint violation.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lewis was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child in the second-degree, according to police.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging White House history as construction begins on a new White House ballroom.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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People have filmed themselves shaving their heads, damaging property, ripping up passports and setting themselves on fire, The Sun reported, citing Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gold also gains appeal when interest rates fall, as lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Over the past year, Ukraine dispatched thousands of wheeled ground robots to its frontline military units to help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and, in some cases, attack the intruding Russians troops and push them out without risking the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Hulk wasn’t very compliant.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Colony Club has one ADA-compliant guest room.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That officer was later identified as Michael Paulson, who was later taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to Zak.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Interior offensive lineman Damien Lewis was back on the field Wednesday for the first time since injuring his shoulder on Thursday of last week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Communists and Nazis clashed over the following weeks, killing and injuring hundreds.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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