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
Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Fifty-nine percent called for compromise with Trump while 33% wanted Democrats in Congress to hold firm on their positions.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But the film feels compromised and so small; like it’s been Frankensteined into submission in the edit and cut and recut 100 times.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Like the broader Medicaid program, Medi-Cal emerged as a compromise after Democrats failed to achieve their goal of establishing universal health care in the 1930s and 1940s.
—Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Fifty-nine percent called for compromise with Trump while 33% wanted Democrats in Congress to hold firm on their positions.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
What if the hackers could bypass the 2FA code requirement and compromise your account anyway?
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But the film feels compromised and so small; like it’s been Frankensteined into submission in the edit and cut and recut 100 times.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Originally known for automating procurement negotiations, Pactum extended its AI capabilities to internal compensation discussions.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Noem said disclosing information about the removal flights such as locations of departures and flight paths could endanger U.S. officials, contractors, immigrants and the public.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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The million-credit question in this scenario is what threat could endanger the Milky Way with the mighty Reapers as its guardians, but as a wise man once said, there's always a bigger fish.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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An Oregon Tesla dealership was shot up this month, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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At Columbia University in New York, demonstrations against the war, while mostly peaceful, also led to the occupation and vandalizing of buildings and what many Jewish students described as a threatening antisemitic atmosphere on campus.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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One person was injured and transported to Shock Trauma, fire officials said.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Russian drone attacks overnight injured at least 18 people in the Kharkiv region and three people in Dnipro, officials said.—
Time,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration tightens its stance on immigration, university officials are wary that foreign passport holders could risk having their visas revoked.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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That has Stabler risking his own life and that of his family.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cutting costs will jeopardize business relationships with global supply chain partners that require compliance with sustainability standards including GRI, ISSB, and SASB.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This will also jeopardize their physical and mental health.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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