as in negotiation
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 to endanger
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in to damage
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 compromise
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent developments in the region, including the weakening of Iran, the longtime backer of the terrorist group, the degradation of Hezbollah and the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, also contributed to the compromise by Hamas, the senior Biden administration official said.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Besides your card number, credit card fraud doesn’t necessarily mean that your personal information has been compromised.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But those kinds of compromises have fallen out of favor.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent developments in the region, including the weakening of Iran, the longtime backer of the terrorist group, the degradation of Hezbollah and the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, also contributed to the compromise by Hamas, the senior Biden administration official said.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
To what extent are we prepared to compromise our beliefs and ideals in the face of an imperfect world?
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Besides your card number, credit card fraud doesn’t necessarily mean that your personal information has been compromised.
—Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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Paulo Dybala is the subject of serious negotiations, according to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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It has been widely reported that as part of the negotiations with Real Betis over selling Giovani Lo Celso, Spurs included a clause relating to Johnny Cardoso.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the military leadership removed a limit on the cumulative number of civilians that its strikes could endanger each day.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Shir Siegel, the daughter of Israeli American Keith Siegel, whose mother was released after more than 50 days in captivity, said every delay could endanger their lives.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Such interactions may cause prospects to question the appropriateness of your outreach, damaging trust and credibility.Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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World & Nation Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Upon gaining the upper hand, Helen threatens him in the manner of a wrathful domestic goddess.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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At least nine people were reported killed in Yemen and 16 were injured in Israel in attacks and counterattacks over the last week or so as the two sides ramped up their long-simmering conflict.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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At least three people were later reported killed and dozens injured in the airport strike.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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When leadership neglects culture, companies risk becoming directionless, with fragmented objectives and a disengaged workforce.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Congress currently has until Friday to pass legislation to keep the government funded or risk a shutdown.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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As Callas and Stefano were far past their vocal peak, the performances were marred by difficulties.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump spent considerable time this year campaigning in New York, even holding rallies in the Bronx and hosting events at iconic locations like Madison Square Garden, though some have been marred by controversial comments from his supporters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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As Russia has been unable to drive the Ukrainian military out of Kursk despite previous deadlines, this goal may be jeopardized due to the extensive loss of armored vehicles.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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All eight positions were jeopardized by the hiring freeze.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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