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
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent polls demonstrate that Americans are twice as likely to favor leaders who compromise to get things done over those who stick to their beliefs and accomplish less.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
But some Democrats have poured cold water on the prospect of a coming compromise.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Rooftop installations provide a space-efficient and scalable solution to harness clean energy without compromising valuable land resources.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent polls demonstrate that Americans are twice as likely to favor leaders who compromise to get things done over those who stick to their beliefs and accomplish less.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
Noun
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The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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For now, those negotiations remain uncertain.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, has repeatedly defended the pain medicine, saying there is no scientific link to autism and warning that such suggestions could endanger maternal health.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kelly Lewis, 52, is charged with felony child endangering after the child lost about 14% of his body weight.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to Brown, Hurricane Michael damaged 80 percent of the park’s namesake trees, but through a project with the Florida Park Service and Atlanta Botanical Garden, seeds obtained from living trees are being grown and planted in the ravine habitat at Torreya State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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At one points, the fallout from the texts threatened to subsume the governor’s race.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With two straight victories after a 1-5 start, the Ravens have picked themselves off the mat and are threatening to get back in the playoff mix.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Across Japan, at least 13 people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April this year, according to government figures – the highest numbers since records began in 2006.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Four students and the Suburban's driver were transported to a local hospital, Murphy said, adding that the bus driver was not injured.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many members of the British military have risked their lives and died in battle, there have also been lives lost at the hands of those same forces.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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This dynamic marred the 2012-13 Hurricane Sandy package and has recurred in other disaster bills, not because relief is illegitimate but because speed plus political cover invites provisions that would die in regular order.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sook’s comments followed Nexstar’s report of quarterly results, which were marred by the absence of political advertising compared with the same quarter in 2024.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the security audit, ANSSI reportedly recommended the Louvre boost its cyber security as well as move away from outdated software that could jeopardize its protective stance.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Broncos have a real, festering issue that threatens to jeopardize a special season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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