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as in endangered
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaged
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 compromised
Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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They were once considered endangered, but their numbers have recovered thanks to government protections.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
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Pygmy hippos are endangered The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies pygmy hippos as endangered on its Red List of Threatened Species.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Of the 24 species of scrub mints known today, over half are listed as threatened or endangered at either the state or federal level.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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With seven more games in January, however, the capacity for Arteta to keep things fresh out wide may be threatened.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But others argue these budget controls are ensuring Connecticut won’t return to the 2010s, a decade marred by frequent annual deficits and some of the largest tax hikes in state history.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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The couple welcomed two children, True, 6, and Tatum, 2, but their romance was marred by Thompson's multiple cheating scandals.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lincoln Hospital was where Shirley Vasquez and all the other parents, like her, took their children when they were injured or ill.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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People who don’t understand, like, people get injured.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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His vengeance included turning Michigan State in for NCAA violations, leading to probation that crippled the program until the late 1970s.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the city litigated and revised the environmental impact report, two devastating storms in December 2023 and February 2024 — the same series that crippled San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier — substantially damaged the wharf.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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For me, nothing hurts worse than missing a dose at the start of a rainy period.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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Taking funds away from public schools would hurt many families in this country.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Expand the definition of rape to include circumstances when the offender knew that the other person's judgment was impaired because of drugs for medical treatment.—
Max Filby,
The Enquirer,
20 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth Stewart, 64, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while ability impaired, Newsday reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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