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
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
She's especially drawn to cool gray tones at the moment, which can make for a nice compromise for anyone who's looking to veer away from white yet isn't quite sold on deep black.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress must pass budgets on time, compromise responsibly and stop using shutdowns as a political weapon.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Whether Republicans and Democrats would be willing to pass another short-term DHS funding extension to buy time for a compromise isn't guaranteed, either.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
She's especially drawn to cool gray tones at the moment, which can make for a nice compromise for anyone who's looking to veer away from white yet isn't quite sold on deep black.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
The surgeon performing this type of rhinoplasty must carefully reshape the nasal structure without compromising strength or function.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Congress must pass budgets on time, compromise responsibly and stop using shutdowns as a political weapon.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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The framework said that more negotiations will be needed to formalize the agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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All participants described the talks in Abu Dhabi talks as constructive, but the negotiations did not appear to achieve a breakthrough on contentious points.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2026
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While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gateway officials said last week the work would halt indefinitely on Friday if the feds don’t let the congressional dollars flow — a stoppage that will endanger the project and axe about 1,000 jobs.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, UNIFIL vehicles were damaged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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During media interviews after Sunday’s win, Johnson revealed that her gold medal was already damaged.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2026
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Upon returning, the couple faces threatening neighbors and uncovers dark neighborhood secrets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dozens more were injured, many suffering serious or life-threatening injuries.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Italy’s national fire and rescue service, Vigili del Fuoco, reported that, over the weekend, two people died and one was seriously injured in Alpe Meriggio in Valtellina after being caught in an avalanche that fatally buried at least one of the victims.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Health risks The spike in marijuana use has led to some serious health harms, the Times wrote.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The demoralizing graffiti marring the main entrance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 360 Lenox Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard’s own time at UT was marred by controversy over his study of pederasty, the study of adult male relationships with boys in ancient Greece.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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New York Republicans have filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court for a stay on a state court’s redistricting decision that jeopardizes New York City‘s only GOP district.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Those proposals, including tighter limits on non-disaster spending and new legislative oversight, were rejected by Senate Republicans wary of jeopardizing negotiations with the governor or risking the fund’s expiration.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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