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
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Jalili’s potential appointment, however, signals a hardening of Iran’s stance, with more emphasis on resistance over compromise.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the warrants allege that family bank accounts were compromised before the break-in, including at least one fraudulent check being cashed from an account tied to Biffle’s business interests.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Thus, the real problem is finding a laptop that doesn't melt under pressure or compromise on frames, which is no easy side-quest.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Jalili’s potential appointment, however, signals a hardening of Iran’s stance, with more emphasis on resistance over compromise.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
As shoe trends have changed over the years, wearing sneakers has emerged as the best option for comfort without compromising style.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the warrants allege that family bank accounts were compromised before the break-in, including at least one fraudulent check being cashed from an account tied to Biffle’s business interests.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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The following months were filled with back-and-forth negotiations.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump said today that Iran is making an offer for negotiations but did not provide additional details.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The police department said body camera footage has already helped lead to charges against a driver accused of endangering a crossing guard and children.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Israel had said ban was necessary Initially, Israel said the ban was necessary because foreign journalists allowed into Gaza could give away the positions of Israeli soldiers and endanger them.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Data from the German Aerospace Center, which analyzes global development, cross-referenced with images from ICEYE and Vantor show that buildings making up the peripheries of the cities damaged by this year’s fires mostly sprang up in the 2000s and 2010s.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bonetig’s goal more than five minutes into extra time made the difference for Portland (4-1-5), which threatened repeatedly late to break a 1-1 stalemate that lasted nearly the entire second half.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police said the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Jahn, 29, killed a detainee, injured two others and fatally shot himself.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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What was supposed to be a solidarity visit to Caribbean nations by Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has instead ignited a diplomatic row that risks widening divisions within the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc known as CARICOM.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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If entry-level roles are compressed too aggressively, firms risk weakening their own talent pipelines.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Morrison, whose junior season was marred by injury, has been the ringleader.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The park's 120th operating season, which kicked off April 3, was marred by several fights between groups of teens, culminating in three arrests.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yvette Loizon, chief of policy at the state’s attorney’s office, told the judge that declining to sign onto a political statement does not amount to a conflict, adding that making political statements can jeopardize prosecutions.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, the Pentagon told Congress the process of clearing mines Iran laid in the strait could take up to six months, further jeopardizing transit through the critical choke point.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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