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
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center's 2023 Annual Data Breach Report, there was a 78% surge in data compromises from 2022 to 2023.
—Oluwaseun Dania, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
And the country’s internal political turbulence will compromise Washington’s ability to provide leadership on the world stage.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Before Biden's comments surfaced Tuesday, Harris emphasized a message of unity and compromise while speaking on the Ellipse at Washington, D.C., the same site of Trump's pivotal January 6, 2021, speech to supporters.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center's 2023 Annual Data Breach Report, there was a 78% surge in data compromises from 2022 to 2023.
—Oluwaseun Dania, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Exposure to the elements, especially areas that may experience extreme heat and cold, could compromise a fire extinguisher.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
And the country’s internal political turbulence will compromise Washington’s ability to provide leadership on the world stage.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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There was little love lost between them – over the state of negotiations with Hamas, Israel’s military strategy and Netanyahu’s bid to bring in a sweeping overhaul of the judiciary in 2023.Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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On July 7, after months of on-and-off negotiations, Redstone clinched a deal to merge the media conglomerate with Skydance.Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Neither species is listed as threatened or endangered in the U.S. Hunters can purchase a license to hunt a single mountain lion and a different license to hunt an unlimited number of bobcats.Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species classifies pygmy hippos as endangered, with about 2,500 animals estimated to still live in the wild.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Officials haven’t determined the number of structures that have been damaged.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There were no injuries, but three homes were damaged in the fire, which began at around 9 a.m. near Pacific Coast Highway, Mayor Doug Stewart said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Even as Trump and other Republicans have threatened some of that coverage, Kennedy has remained mum.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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An eighth-grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys' restroom, is suing his South Carolina school district.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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A couple has been injured at an air-guitar concert (yes, seriously) where the air-guitar hero climbed the scaffolding during a performance then fell onto his girlfriend in the crowd.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Man Dies After Being Struck By Lightning While Trying To Get Kids Off Beach During Thunderstorm Marca reported that four other players, ranging from the age of 16 to 24, were also injured in the freak event.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Closing schools not only disrupts families but also risks weakening the district by driving further enrollment declines.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The longer the war continues, the more one or more of these sites risk getting caught in crossfire—an outcome that could have devastating consequences.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bell's attempt to salvage his playoff hopes by overtaking Bubba Wallace was marred by Wallace's deceleration due to a potential tire issue.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Still, Moldovan officials are braced for a second round of voting marred by pro-Russian meddling.Christian Edwards, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Without careful planning and investment, businesses everywhere may experience rising energy costs that could jeopardize profitability and operational viability.Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Polling data also shows that Trump's base of white voters in Pennsylvania is shrinking, which could jeopardize his path to victory in the state—and potentially in the overall election.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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