as in negotiations
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 endangers
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damages
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 compromises
PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
But that may entail compromises like just one camera instead of the two on the standard iPhone 16, according to Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
But wooing Western partners would likely involve some compromises that these dictators are probably unwilling to make.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Best for buyers who want real trail capability in a compact package and like the Bronco styling; compromises on interior space and on-road refinement versus the top contenders.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, the ultra-thin design apparently means some compromises.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
This mass misconception illustrates a real problem with trying to explain a deep science concept using compromises; a motivated thinker will take the compromise as truth and push forward, often drawing a perfectly reasonable, but wrong, conclusion.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Both sides might see an interim agreement as a way to keep the talks going rather than face the domestic political consequences of either failing to reach a comprehensive deal or making painful compromises to achieve one.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Improving one factor often compromises another.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Though security loopholes at crypto exchanges are sometimes exploited by criminals, personal wallet compromises account for a growing proportion of theft within the industry.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the terms of a US deal with Intel could require Tan to divest certain holdings that the US fears compromises the CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Insufficient support leads to caregiver burnout, which in turn compromises the health and stability of everyone involved.
—Taylor Penn-Vessels, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
Noun
The iPhone Air Only Supports USB 2 Speeds The iPhone Air is relatively full-featured for such a thin phone, but Apple did make some odd compromises.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
But that may entail compromises like just one camera instead of the two on the standard iPhone 16, according to Bloomberg.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
But wooing Western partners would likely involve some compromises that these dictators are probably unwilling to make.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Best for buyers who want real trail capability in a compact package and like the Bronco styling; compromises on interior space and on-road refinement versus the top contenders.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, the ultra-thin design apparently means some compromises.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
This mass misconception illustrates a real problem with trying to explain a deep science concept using compromises; a motivated thinker will take the compromise as truth and push forward, often drawing a perfectly reasonable, but wrong, conclusion.
—Don Lincoln, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Both sides might see an interim agreement as a way to keep the talks going rather than face the domestic political consequences of either failing to reach a comprehensive deal or making painful compromises to achieve one.
—Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Improving one factor often compromises another.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Though security loopholes at crypto exchanges are sometimes exploited by criminals, personal wallet compromises account for a growing proportion of theft within the industry.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Even the now-official name of the detention center compromises the dignity of those held there, equating all of them with the ruthless and violent criminals who populated Alcatraz Island Penitentiary from 1934 to 1963.
—David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Perhaps the terms of a US deal with Intel could require Tan to divest certain holdings that the US fears compromises the CEO.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2025
Insufficient support leads to caregiver burnout, which in turn compromises the health and stability of everyone involved.
—Taylor Penn-Vessels, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises
Noun
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The creation of Anglo Teck could be the spark for Glencore and Rio Tinto to restart their negotiations and for BHP to step up its hunt for copper expansion deals.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Modi was responding to a post by Trump on Truth Social, which said that New Delhi and Washington were continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between both nations.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet there is a clear Republican divide over whether Kennedy’s changes at the CDC should be celebrated or considered a grave error that endangers Americans’ health.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Drivers running late are more prone to speeding, which endangers lives.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This interaction damages skin cells and can trigger irritation, redness, stinging or burning.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the power outage is specific to your home, say a lightning strike damages your electrical system, things change.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cook’s lawyers also argued that allowing her to be fired threatens the bank’s independence and the nation’s economic stability.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The agency warned that without swift action, the trend threatens to fuel a surge in diabetes, heart disease and other serious health problems among the next generation.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a dog that has not been officially declared dangerous severely injures or kills a person when unprovoked, authorities may confiscate the dog, and the dog’s owner is liable for the incident.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is an inflammatory condition in which swelling injures the optic nerve, disrupting the transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Consult authority when… The issue involves legal matters, risks patient safety, or breaks institutional rules, such as elder abuse, falsified records, or medication issues.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still, having one’s ideas confirmed too often risks complacency.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the support of villagers and a French smuggler, Grau embarks on a dangerous mission that jeopardizes his own life and that of his family, while reigniting wounds from the still-recent Spanish Civil War.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted last month jeopardizes the financial stability of the city in the coming years, state officials and budget experts say.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Compromises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromises. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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