1
as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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2
as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
And, for all the theater of the hearing and Wyper’s expressions of sympathy with aldermen, the Stonepeak executive didn’t offer any meaningful concessions to make this obnoxious meter deal more palatable for Chicagoans.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser, was visible behind the counters at concession stands.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Councilmember Carlyn Obringer said the importance of the project makes the concessions worthwhile.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The senator said as much in his election concession speech.
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Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser, was visible behind the counters at concession stands.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Councilmember Carlyn Obringer said the importance of the project makes the concessions worthwhile.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The senator said as much in his election concession speech.
—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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Milei named Adorni as Cabinet chief last year, giving him huge influence over negotiations with governors and other stakeholders in Congress.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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Knoebels Amusement Resort, the nation's largest free-admission park, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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The access fee itself has been widely criticized by activists, housing advocates and opposition politicians for not doing enough to ease crowding in the city, while reducing Venice to a tourist attraction by charging admission.
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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With data often scattered in different silos throughout an organization, and with all that data governed by different access privileges and by varying privacy and security considerations, things can get complicate fast.
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Treat a lower burden on the body as part of your technical target, not a compromise to be made up for elsewhere.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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Despite Weakfall’s confession, the rape case against him collapsed.
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The 16-year-old killer accused of fatally stabbing a young man in the heart of Dyker Beach Park in Brooklyn made an impromptu confession to an off-duty cop just 45 minutes later, prosecutors said Monday.
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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