1
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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2
as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
But these concessions—such as a ceasefire—will not deter Russia from its ultimate goal.
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
But the president has also sought to impose tariffs to extract concessions and raise revenues on the belief — which many economists dispute — that America’s yawning trade deficit is a sign of weakness.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Baked ziti on a stick The concessions worker told us to let the ziti cool down a bit before walking around with it, which seems contrary to the on-the-go spirit of foods on sticks.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Accordingly, near-term U.S. policy needs to be geared toward ratcheting up the economic pain now being felt by the Kremlin, as a way of forcing Putin and his cohort to meaningfully de-escalate and make substantive concessions to Kyiv.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
But the president has also sought to impose tariffs to extract concessions and raise revenues on the belief — which many economists dispute — that America’s yawning trade deficit is a sign of weakness.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Baked ziti on a stick The concessions worker told us to let the ziti cool down a bit before walking around with it, which seems contrary to the on-the-go spirit of foods on sticks.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Accordingly, near-term U.S. policy needs to be geared toward ratcheting up the economic pain now being felt by the Kremlin, as a way of forcing Putin and his cohort to meaningfully de-escalate and make substantive concessions to Kyiv.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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Now, with a clearer picture of the district’s financial landscape and a commitment to equitable compensation, negotiations are set to resume on March 14 and 21.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several hostages remained captive in Gaza and the ceasefire deal included successful negotiations for the return of dozens of them.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Museum admission is $8, $6 children, free for children under 6. marktwainhouse.org.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Kay’s post has attracted more than 1,000 comments, mostly from like-minded moms adding to her refreshingly honest admission.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2025
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But only two players have the privilege of managing the team’s turn-up tunes.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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Treasury's disclosure that a political appointee was granted read/write privileges to sensitive its databases will not help the Trump administration's case.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Republicans contemplating compromise fear Trump’s wrath.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Uncharted’s Sandy Cunningham has found the Goldilocks bag that offers a just-right compromise.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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This is the central confession of our faith: Jesus has died, and Jesus is alive.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Executed on Halloween Night After Stumpp's confession, he was executed on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 1589.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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