as in negotiations
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 endangers
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damages
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 compromises
Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
One false move can expose your personal data to the world, leaving you open to identity fraud, blackmail, bank compromises and more.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Both tactics persisted through the 1980s and ’90s, forcing DWSD to make compromises that shifted more costs onto Detroit ratepayers.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
However, the new shipbuilding proposal argues that the DDG(X) design involved compromises that the Navy no longer wanted to accept.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
His final moments reflect on life’s compromises, finding serenity in literature’s enduring presence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
But for some drivers, those who choose to spend their spare time enjoying track days at places like the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel Mountains, even cars like the razor-sharp GT3 RS make too many compromises for the road.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The inclusion of a dishwasher marks a meaningful departure from the compromises typical of tiny living – this is similar to Betty by Decathlon Tiny Homes and Dogwood by Mustard Seed Tiny Homes, which also emphasize full-size appliances.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Despite the compromises, supporters say the legislation still would go a long way toward improving the system.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But there is some concern about how the infection might manifest if contracted by someone with uncontrolled HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
But some experts say its deal with Aramco compromises that position.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet the current system for training young athletes compromises that very goal.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The American Federation of Government Employees, representing about 47,000 TSA officers, has previously argued that privatization compromises travel security and safety, deprioritizes security workers’ well-being, and could cause staffing shortages and high employee turnover rates.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
Quality over quantity The perception that recycled cotton compromises quality is increasingly being disproven by innovation and real-world products, according to Laura Vicaria, Denim Deal program director.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
For its part, Cannes never compromises on a certain artistic standard.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
This is the players telling the world that Schoen’s presence and performance drag the team down and compromises their ability to win.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Regenvanu also makes clear that Vanuatu will not withdraw its UN resolution, despite pressure and despite painful compromises in the text.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
One false move can expose your personal data to the world, leaving you open to identity fraud, blackmail, bank compromises and more.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Both tactics persisted through the 1980s and ’90s, forcing DWSD to make compromises that shifted more costs onto Detroit ratepayers.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
However, the new shipbuilding proposal argues that the DDG(X) design involved compromises that the Navy no longer wanted to accept.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
His final moments reflect on life’s compromises, finding serenity in literature’s enduring presence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
But for some drivers, those who choose to spend their spare time enjoying track days at places like the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel Mountains, even cars like the razor-sharp GT3 RS make too many compromises for the road.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The inclusion of a dishwasher marks a meaningful departure from the compromises typical of tiny living – this is similar to Betty by Decathlon Tiny Homes and Dogwood by Mustard Seed Tiny Homes, which also emphasize full-size appliances.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Despite the compromises, supporters say the legislation still would go a long way toward improving the system.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Verb
Taking Gobert out compromises the Timberwolves’ defense significantly, making the Wolves vulnerable to rim attacks and offensive rebounds.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 13 May 2026
But there is some concern about how the infection might manifest if contracted by someone with uncontrolled HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
But some experts say its deal with Aramco compromises that position.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Yet the current system for training young athletes compromises that very goal.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The American Federation of Government Employees, representing about 47,000 TSA officers, has previously argued that privatization compromises travel security and safety, deprioritizes security workers’ well-being, and could cause staffing shortages and high employee turnover rates.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 Apr. 2026
Quality over quantity The perception that recycled cotton compromises quality is increasingly being disproven by innovation and real-world products, according to Laura Vicaria, Denim Deal program director.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
For its part, Cannes never compromises on a certain artistic standard.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
This is the players telling the world that Schoen’s presence and performance drag the team down and compromises their ability to win.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on X that LIRR service remains suspended as negotiations continue, and the city is preparing for travel disruptions.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Crandall said the suppression only policy endangers the few firefighters left at the agency.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Trump has accused Pope Leo XIV of being soft on terrorism and supporting negotiations with Iran, claiming the pontiff endangers Catholics by failing to oppose Iran’s potential acquisition of nuclear weapons.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Nebraska 2nd District The leading Democratic hopefuls in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District have been battling over whether one candidate's campaign damages the party's competitiveness in the area.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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But even summarizing the first absolute banger of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival this way threatens to boil the film down to its themes and its craft, the way Kris does with the original Camp Miasma, at the cost of delving into the experience of watching it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Alex Wong / Getty Images In a nod to the historic nature of the summit, ahead of the bilateral talks, Xi invoked the Thucydides Trap — a theory that describes the tendency toward conflict when an emerging power threatens an existing power.—
Katherine Doyle,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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This storyline later appeared in the second season of Girls, as Dunham’s character Hannah is overwhelmed with the anxiety of writing a novel and similarly injures herself.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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In her desperation to ask Val for a job on the new sitcom, Sharon falls and injures herself.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reliance on external infrastructure therefore risks leaving African countries dependent not only on foreign technology providers, but on foreign legal frameworks governing sensitive health information.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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All of which risks tipping the delicate balance into chaos and gridlock, critics warn.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, an earnestness mars most of the proceedings.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When an Alabama court jeopardizes access to IVF and her own embryos, artist Abbey Crain refuses to surrender her creative power.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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When an Alabama court jeopardizes access to IVF and her own embryos, artist Abbey Crain refuses to surrender her creative power.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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“Compromises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromises. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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