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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1
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
Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
In 1867, the House voted to completely eliminate the new department, but the Senate settled on a compromise measure that demoted the agency from a cabinet department to a sub-cabinet bureau in the Department of the Interior.
—Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Through all the changes in the industry, Khan has never compromised her sound or her spirit.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Too often—with hotel villas especially—there is a brutal compromise to be made.
—Giles Hattersley, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
In 1867, the House voted to completely eliminate the new department, but the Senate settled on a compromise measure that demoted the agency from a cabinet department to a sub-cabinet bureau in the Department of the Interior.
—Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Some Caribbean vacation destinations are 'compromised,' while others are safe: expert
While many Caribbean islands are safe for spring breakers, tourists should still exercise caution in the region, according to former DEA Senior Special Agent Michael Brown.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Through all the changes in the industry, Khan has never compromised her sound or her spirit.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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The process involves navigating valuations, negotiations, and often, fierce competition; requiring strong communication and negotiation skills, market insights, and a deep understanding of domain valuations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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When asked about negotiations, Guerrero revealed to reporters that the two sides were far apart on negotiations, according to Sportsnet.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s financial support for Ukraine – without which its survival is truly in doubt – is now endangered.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Mass firings across federal agencies responsible for wildfire prevention and public lands management will endanger Coloradans and put at risk the state’s mountains, rivers and grasslands, state leaders said.—
Elise Schmelzer,
The Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Hoover Desk During former President Herbert Hoover's presidency in 1929, a fire severely damaged the West Wing of the White House, including the Oval Office.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Despite initially being told his bone had been damaged and his arm would probably need to be amputated, doctors managed to save it.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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He's promised to investigate people who get in the way of or threaten the DOGE team making cuts to federal agencies.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Kelly faces felony charges of rape, second-degree domestic battery and first-degree terroristic threatening as well as misdemeanor counts of first-degree interfering with emergency communications and violation of a no-contact order, the report states.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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None of the 60 employees inside SPS Technologies, which manufactures fasteners mainly for the aerospace industry, was injured after explosions set off the fire.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Peel Regional Paramedic Services at first classified a child as injured and in critical condition, but the Hospital for Sick Children later said the child was in good condition.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Failing to do so risks the industry’s authenticity, credibility, and longevity.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Based on these charges, Depardieu risks five years of imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Audio issues occasionally marred the broadcast, including brief interruptions of Fonda’s speech.—
Jake Coyle,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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But a New York Times analysis of the $55 billion in savings claimed by DOGE found that the math is marred with accounting errors, incorrect assumptions, outdated data and other mistakes.—
Talmon Joseph Smith,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump's executive orders on renewable energy could jeopardize hundreds of wind power projects across the U.S., analysts have reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argue Musk and his assistants aren’t authorized to access the payment system, could jeopardize confidential information and could block federal funds to states for health clinics, preschools, climate initiatives, and other programs.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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