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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Some field-side suites, such as the ones at SoFi Stadium, will also be impacted — though in some cases, FIFA and stadiums have negotiated compromises, and total field area requirements have been reduced.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That can lead to stylistic compromises that derail the lust factor for buyers.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, those compromises are pretty reasonable given the price tag.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Can compromises be made during extreme weath An arctic blast is sweeping through Texas, bringing wintry precipitation and some of the coldest temperatures of the season to parts of the state this weekend.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents are hoping for compromises.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Space dictated several compromises.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Moreover, such rapid decay of institutions compromises, to varying degrees, all those who find themselves within them.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That compromises them on the defensive glass and allows bigger defenders to crowd Davidson down the stretch.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Any behavior that compromises the safety of our customers or the integrity of our operations is not tolerated.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The report also highlights the rise of personal wallet compromises.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Sixteen turnovers may feel like something that can be cleaned up, but the Thunder’s pressure defense compromises decision making.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
There’s usually compromises to be had.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
Known for his flexibility in negotiations, Lamont needs to reach compromises in the coming months with Democrats who control the state House of Representatives and Senate by veto-proof margins.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Some field-side suites, such as the ones at SoFi Stadium, will also be impacted — though in some cases, FIFA and stadiums have negotiated compromises, and total field area requirements have been reduced.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That can lead to stylistic compromises that derail the lust factor for buyers.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, those compromises are pretty reasonable given the price tag.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Can compromises be made during extreme weath An arctic blast is sweeping through Texas, bringing wintry precipitation and some of the coldest temperatures of the season to parts of the state this weekend.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Residents are hoping for compromises.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Space dictated several compromises.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Moreover, such rapid decay of institutions compromises, to varying degrees, all those who find themselves within them.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That compromises them on the defensive glass and allows bigger defenders to crowd Davidson down the stretch.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Any behavior that compromises the safety of our customers or the integrity of our operations is not tolerated.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The report also highlights the rise of personal wallet compromises.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Sixteen turnovers may feel like something that can be cleaned up, but the Thunder’s pressure defense compromises decision making.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
There’s usually compromises to be had.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises
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India and the European Union recently reached a free trade agreement that could affect as many as 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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As negotiations stretched on, the district announced that schools would be closed on Monday, prompting families to scramble for childcare and alternative plans.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Violence, hazing or any other behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The meatpacking giant also charges workers when someone takes or damages their personal protective equipment and insists on a three-year agreement, the union said.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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To explore that possibility, researchers at University College London and Queen Square Analytics set out to look beyond symptoms and clinical labels and focus instead on the biological signals of how MS damages the brain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pushing a big government socialist agenda that threatens private property and puts government in control of your home?—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The outbreak threatens to strip multiple countries of disease-free status as vaccination rates decline across the region.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bystander videos, like the ones taken of Pretti, have played a key role for decades in informing the public when law enforcement kills or injures people.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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California law already criminalizes unsafe gun storage in certain situations, including when a child accesses a firearm and injures or kills someone.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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The failure to do so has only cheapened our nation and risks our future as a beacon for the world.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its recommendations largely ignore the four fundamental flaws and instead propose a strong mayor system that risks dragging Oakland back to the corruption and special interest dealings that made Tammany Hall famous.—
Steven Falk,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2025
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Women should not feel that supporting other women jeopardizes their own advancement.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Experiences like this reinforce that institutions must adapt their policies so paying people for their time never jeopardizes their basic needs.—
Carrie Leach,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Compromises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromises. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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