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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1
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
Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Fifty-nine percent called for compromise with Trump while 33% wanted Democrats in Congress to hold firm on their positions.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But the film feels compromised and so small; like it’s been Frankensteined into submission in the edit and cut and recut 100 times.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Like the broader Medicaid program, Medi-Cal emerged as a compromise after Democrats failed to achieve their goal of establishing universal health care in the 1930s and 1940s.
—Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Fifty-nine percent called for compromise with Trump while 33% wanted Democrats in Congress to hold firm on their positions.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
What if the hackers could bypass the 2FA code requirement and compromise your account anyway?
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
But the film feels compromised and so small; like it’s been Frankensteined into submission in the edit and cut and recut 100 times.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
Noun
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And Bichette's negotiations have not leaked at all.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Build skills around negotiation, empathy, psychological safety, conflict management, and active listening.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian L. Renfroe cautioned that the USPS requires practical, sensible solutions rather than privatization efforts that could endanger the jobs of 640,000 postal workers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Under Florida’s red flag law, enacted after the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting in Broward, law enforcement can seize a person’s weapon with a risk protection order if it’s deemed a person will endanger himself or others.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The way it’s assembled brings a big advantage if it’s rolled or damaged, as body panels may be replaced in a matter of a few days.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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An Oregon Tesla dealership was shot up this month, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The order mandates investigations into educational institutions suspected of promoting these ideologies and threatens criminal prosecution for educators facilitating the social transition of transgender minors.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Instead of awarding subsidies, though, Trump wants to punish chipmakers who do business outside the US, threatening to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports potentially as soon as April 2.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The most high-profile attack claimed by ISIS in 2024 was the devastating assault on a Moscow shopping mall in March, which left at least 150 dead and more than 500 injured.—
Mary Kay Mallonee,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Man charged after crash that killed 5 A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved more than a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35, authorities said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration tightens its stance on immigration, university officials are wary that foreign passport holders could risk having their visas revoked.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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That has Stabler risking his own life and that of his family.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of them will likely leave for stabler jobs, further jeopardizing CISA’s mission.—
Eric Geller,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Doing so would be dangerous, jeopardizing our access to nutritious, abundant, and affordable food, as Europe and others who have pursued poor approaches not supported by sound science and economics now know.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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