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
These concessions replaced the common graves in which bodies were piled unhygienically in churchyards throughout Paris for centuries.
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Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced the promotion of Anne Saxton to director of concessions and business development.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Fans walking around the concourse inside the stadium set their eyes on the foods, drinks, merchandise and other items sold at concession stands — all at a stadium price.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Zegna’s wholesale revenues were down 2.6 percent to 42.1 million euros, impacted by the decision to convert some wholesale shops-in-shop into retail concessions, for example at Saks and Harry Rosen, among others.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced the promotion of Anne Saxton to director of concessions and business development.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Fans walking around the concourse inside the stadium set their eyes on the foods, drinks, merchandise and other items sold at concession stands — all at a stadium price.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Zegna’s wholesale revenues were down 2.6 percent to 42.1 million euros, impacted by the decision to convert some wholesale shops-in-shop into retail concessions, for example at Saks and Harry Rosen, among others.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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The two countries signed the accord following months of sometimes fraught negotiations.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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What Happens Next Trump's approval rating could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Quarterly admissions revenue decreased 8.9 percent to $264.1 million, while concession revenue dropped 6.2 percent to $210.4 million, as Cinemark posted a 7.8 percent decrease in attendance to 36.6 million patrons.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Regular daily pricing is $12 for admission; skate rental is $5.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Erie Meyer, former chief technologist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, resigned in February after DOGE members began asking for data privileges.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Parents have the privilege and opportunity to establish the foundation for leadership by encouraging autonomy, nurturing leader identity, and making room for failure, learning, and growth.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Other donors agree with Trump administration criticisms that many nonprofits or institutions have become too ideologically one-sided and political and should be seeking to reform or compromise.—
Hayley Cuccinello,Robert Frank,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The laws of war are premised on the possibility of a compromise.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Lana Del Rey made a surprising confession during her Stagecoach performance over the weekend.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lana Del Rey had a huge confession (and a little diss) to make at Stagecoach.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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