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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
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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as in yielding
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Recent Examples of compromising
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Yoon believes that by being so focused on product and not compromising on innovation has resulted in high customer loyalty, which in turn has helped fuel sustained growth.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Vital Convenience Taylor Farms dispels the myth that convenience means compromising quality.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This model empowers users who transition between city roads and suburban trails, offering high-speed capability and long battery life without compromising stability or ride comfort.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Even directly along the coast, older buildings already exceed 30 feet without compromising neighborhood appeal.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Lee says Stella never recovered from compromising her ideals so irreversibly in that moment.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As many Americans are struggling with extremely high medical costs, finding a way of reducing monthly premium costs for plans, while not compromising too significantly on coverage, is an important issue in the health insurance landscape.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Last year’s Camerimage was engulfed in controversy after festival founder and CEO Marek Żydowicz published an Op-Ed that appeared to argue that admitting the work of more female cinematographers would mean compromising on artistic quality.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Yoon believes that by being so focused on product and not compromising on innovation has resulted in high customer loyalty, which in turn has helped fuel sustained growth.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Vital Convenience Taylor Farms dispels the myth that convenience means compromising quality.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This model empowers users who transition between city roads and suburban trails, offering high-speed capability and long battery life without compromising stability or ride comfort.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Even directly along the coast, older buildings already exceed 30 feet without compromising neighborhood appeal.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Lee says Stella never recovered from compromising her ideals so irreversibly in that moment.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
As many Americans are struggling with extremely high medical costs, finding a way of reducing monthly premium costs for plans, while not compromising too significantly on coverage, is an important issue in the health insurance landscape.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Average time served has increased dramatically in recent years, and research indicates many offenders could have served less time without endangering public safety.—
Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging White House history as construction begins on a new White House ballroom.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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People have filmed themselves shaving their heads, damaging property, ripping up passports and setting themselves on fire, The Sun reported, citing Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To taste one hot off the press, so to speak, is an experience not to be missed; the flavor is so complex, the mouthful so round, the texture so yielding.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gold also gains appeal when interest rates fall, as lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The best partners co-create culture — listening deeply, risking creatively and evolving together.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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At 71, neatly dressed and walking more than a mile uphill to avoid risking an Israeli drone strike on his car.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Often, the websites where people end up buying non-ACA compliant insurance have the names and logos of insurers on them.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Secure and compliant across jurisdictions.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That officer was later identified as Michael Paulson, who was later taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening, according to Zak.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He was officially charged with boating under the influence, including causing the death of Mallory and seriously injuring two other passengers.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under state statute, the owner of a dog is liable for the full amount of damages their animal has caused by injuring or causing injury to a person, domestic animal or property.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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