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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
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 compromising
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Khamenei is succeeded as supreme leader by his son, Mojtaba, who is considered less compromising and has not been seen publicly since the war began.
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Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
He is succeeded by his son, Mojtaba, who is seen as even less compromising.
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Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
The differences have been between the more and the less patient, the cruder and the subtler, the slightly more compromising and the hard-core fanatics.
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Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Bowser Bowser is a ruler seen as a tyrant, with a non-compromising attitude.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
The younger Khamenei is seen as even less compromising than his late father.
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Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, an East Bay Substack published a 2024 letter to Bonta alleging that Andy Duong had a compromising video of Bonta for potential use as blackmail.
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Sophia Bollag,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Nov. 2025
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Even professionals in their prime walked away rather than risk compromising their brains.
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Unlike larger networks burdened by high costs, Mercury is built to grow sustainably, providing the right support without compromising independence.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Designers embraced a softer, more sensual approach to menswear without compromising sophistication.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Since becoming mayor, though, Mamdani has piped down publicly on his calls for the freeze in order to avoid the appearance of compromising the board’s independence.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Devaluing democracy in the name of security and compromising rights or freedoms to ensure order and control are bad options.
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Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Khamenei is succeeded by his son, Mojtaba, who is considered less compromising and has not been seen publicly since the war began.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Khamenei is succeeded as supreme leader by his son, Mojtaba, who is considered less compromising and has not been seen publicly since the war began.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
He is succeeded by his son, Mojtaba, who is seen as even less compromising.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
The differences have been between the more and the less patient, the cruder and the subtler, the slightly more compromising and the hard-core fanatics.
—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Bowser Bowser is a ruler seen as a tyrant, with a non-compromising attitude.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
The younger Khamenei is seen as even less compromising than his late father.
—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, an East Bay Substack published a 2024 letter to Bonta alleging that Andy Duong had a compromising video of Bonta for potential use as blackmail.
—
Sophia Bollag,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Nov. 2025
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
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Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Paired with the Arach&Cloz Crewneck Sweater and Cushionaire Weston Flats, this outfit has an air of sophistication without compromising its cool, casual comfort.
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Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Even professionals in their prime walked away rather than risk compromising their brains.
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Unlike larger networks burdened by high costs, Mercury is built to grow sustainably, providing the right support without compromising independence.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to insufficient or poor sleep, compromising the immune system, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease and diminishing cognitive performance.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Designers embraced a softer, more sensual approach to menswear without compromising sophistication.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Since becoming mayor, though, Mamdani has piped down publicly on his calls for the freeze in order to avoid the appearance of compromising the board’s independence.
—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Devaluing democracy in the name of security and compromising rights or freedoms to ensure order and control are bad options.
—
Wendell Wallach,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding precious metal.
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Interest rates remain relatively high, and real yields have risen in recent years, giving investors an attractive alternative to non-yielding assets like silver.
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Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Based on the video, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office arrested and charged Cox with a felony for endangering the welfare of a physically disabled person.
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Using X-ray and advanced sensors, PNNL scientists have been able to monitor material health without damaging components being tested.
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How to Remove Deodorant Stains With Baking Soda Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a mild abrasive that helps lift both fresh and set-in deodorant stains without damaging fabrics, says Sokolowski.
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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An Indiana man is accused of stalking, harassment, intimidation and sending threatening and explicit messages to WNBA star Sophie Cunningham via social media, officials said.
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To remove the possibility of high schoolers negotiating higher bonuses by threatening to go to college.
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Lined with live oaks and old-fashioned, busy storefronts, this artsy town on the Gulf of Mexico has no commercial development marring its shoreline.
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.
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That amendment had been made a dead letter by Jim Crow state legislatures and an acquiescent Supreme Court.
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Trump is the most corrupt and scandal-plagued president since Nixon; indeed, his fiascoes eclipse Nixon’s, but many of them remain mostly or somewhat hidden, thanks in part to a much more acquiescent Republican Congress than the one Nixon had.
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During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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