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
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Colorado Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper, a geologist by training, said the nexus between clean energy and critical minerals creates an opportunity for compromise.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Mitch Glazier, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On the same note, the full moon in Libra on April 12 will shake up your seventh house, highlighting everything from your relationships and partnerships to what needs compromise and balance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Colorado Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper, a geologist by training, said the nexus between clean energy and critical minerals creates an opportunity for compromise.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Google, YouTube, OpenAI, IBM, and Adobe all support this bill and compromised to find a solution that works for all.
—Mitch Glazier, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
When the forecast calls for warm weather and a sprinkle, the lightweight fabric offers protection without compromising on a fashionable, sleek look.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
Noun
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If there are to be negotiations, there has to be credible deterrence.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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But even in those negotiations, the Ukrainians felt that the Russians were not being serious and hadn’t sent high-level people.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Warren Houston, 45, was indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury Tuesday on involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children, according to court documents.—
David Ferrara,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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These changes threaten culturally and economically significant species, ultimately endangering the livelihoods that depend on them.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 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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There was a fire in 2023 that damaged part of the nightclub, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Now cuts to federal funding threaten efforts to prevent more cases and outbreaks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead, opponents of the job cuts are making arguments more in line with the Trump administration’s priorities by saying the cuts threaten nuclear energy, mineral production and expanding energy access.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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At least 59 people have died and more than 100 others were injured in a fire at a nightclub.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Terribly shaken, bursting into tears, but not injured.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As key foreign investors and trading partners reconsider their presence, the U.S. risks losing access to critical goods, capital, and innovation.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The dashboard was part of an extended pressure campaign from Buttigieg, who, during his tenure in the Biden administration, publicly challenged the major carriers to improve service and transparency—particularly after a summer marred by cancellations and flight delays.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, Delaney’s personal life has been marred by what appears to be a pretty entrenched drinking problem, which has affected her career and led to very un-Diane Russell-like brushes with the law, the Daily Mail and other outlets have reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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What People Think Opinions related to health submitted to The Hill: The private sector must lead the way in biomedical research Medicaid cuts jeopardize the right to age at home You’re all caught up.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in 2022 both stocks and bonds jeopardized our underlying nest egg, so cash was the only choice.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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