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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3
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
Washington is willing to make concessions where its strategic interests are exposed.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Try Something Different for Entertainment SIFF Cinema Downtown is the spot for indie or international films at one of Seattle’s beloved independent theaters — try the local craft beer and chocolate popcorn at the concession stand.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Be sure to stop by the concession stand and stock up on liquids before sitting down to watch Rupert Wyatt’s anachronistic swords-and-sandals epic set, as the opening graphics inform us, 1,500 years ago in Arabia.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump has, in the past, been accused of making big concessions to China on export control matters that experts have claimed threaten US national security and the economy, as US firms claim the distillation attacks do.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Try Something Different for Entertainment SIFF Cinema Downtown is the spot for indie or international films at one of Seattle’s beloved independent theaters — try the local craft beer and chocolate popcorn at the concession stand.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Be sure to stop by the concession stand and stock up on liquids before sitting down to watch Rupert Wyatt’s anachronistic swords-and-sandals epic set, as the opening graphics inform us, 1,500 years ago in Arabia.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump has, in the past, been accused of making big concessions to China on export control matters that experts have claimed threaten US national security and the economy, as US firms claim the distillation attacks do.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to a court filing, no admission of liability was made.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney had, for decades, enjoyed special privileges with its Walt Disney World propertyWalt Disney World property.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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During their custody battle, Richards launched accusations against her ex-husband, asking the court to protect their children from Sheen and remove his overnight privileges.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for strategic compromises with his two-way star to keep him fresh and healthy for the entire season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a family room/office, a large recreation room, and the separate apartment on the lowest level—an arrangement that can make multigenerational living feel less like a compromise and more like a luxury.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 48-year-old killer of the MIT physicist, who in a video confession expressed vague grievances dating back to his early adulthood, also shot 11 people at Brown University, killing two, before dying by suicide.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
22 Apr. 2026
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This week, motherhood has been a buzzy topic for Beckham, who recently spoke about the family's estrangement from 27-year-old son Brooklyn, who released a series of bombshell confessions about the rift in January.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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