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
Yamini Aiyar, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The fines were set up by the city as a compromise with neighborhood groups that have complained that building wraps are a blight on downtown.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
The United Nations Relief Works Agency was the only actor capable of delivering humanitarian aid to the civilians of Gaza during the ensuing war, but UNRWA was compromised by Hamas, which siphoned supplies for itself and sold them at a markup to fund its operations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Asymmetric federal arrangements are a critical vehicle to protecting the compromises regarding regional autonomy on which independent India was founded.
—Yamini Aiyar, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
The fines were set up by the city as a compromise with neighborhood groups that have complained that building wraps are a blight on downtown.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Verb
Plus, if our national security would really be compromised if AI companies had to compensate people for their data, then theoretically, shouldn’t the government be willing to make up the difference?
—Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
The United Nations Relief Works Agency was the only actor capable of delivering humanitarian aid to the civilians of Gaza during the ensuing war, but UNRWA was compromised by Hamas, which siphoned supplies for itself and sold them at a markup to fund its operations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
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Both sides had finalized the trade pact in May after three years of intense negotiations — marked by thorny issues such as visas, tariff reduction and tax breaks.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The pushback comes as the firefighters union kicks off negotiations with the city on a new labor contract — and days after association members overwhelmingly approved a vote of no-confidence in Baker.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Womack has been hit with multiple counts, including corrupt organizations, endangering the welfare of care, unlawful use of a computer, identity theft, forgery and theft by unlawful taking.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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In the days following Josh's conviction, news broke that Wissmann was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Anything that damages the trust between the vendor, Microsoft, and the user is as much a threat as the hackers themselves, in my never humble opinion.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His charges include three instances of misdemeanors of battery, exhibiting a deadly weapon and threatening to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Aside from Apple and WhatsApp leading a legal challenge, other communications firms have threatened to leave the U.K. altogether if they are forced to break encryption.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Shooting comes 3 years after another incident The July 25 shooting comes less than three years after another fatal attack at a University of New Mexico housing building left one student dead and three campus visitors injured.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Those deaths included two sisters, ages 5 and 4, who were strangled by the same man who had just strangled their mother in front of them, and a 2-month-old boy who was being held in his mother’s arms as his father repeatedly punched her, fatally injuring the infant.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Don't squeeze the tick between your fingers; that risks the ticks' germs spreading to your skin.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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McIlroy's broader message was clear that the PGA Tour must evolve or risk losing relevance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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During questioning at the Austin Police Department, Mejia marred her credibility and inadvertently presented herself as a compulsive liar by initially telling police different stories about how Casiano was burned.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Processing The Hulkster’s legacy in real-time is tough — not just because of his greatness, but because of the blemishes that marred his career inside and outside the ring.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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In the Voyager Declaration, the 287 signatories warn that political interference and abrupt budget reductions could jeopardize decades of progress in space exploration, aeronautics and climate science.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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Exact a toll on the research enterprise through interference or underfunding, and the cycle is jeopardized—costing jobs and growth.—
Ian Simmons,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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