1
as in endangered
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaged
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 compromised
Stella is one of multiple Wisconsin communities whose drinking water has been compromised with PFAS contamination.
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In Golden’s incessant reliance on mostly postmodernist strategies of production, the complex reality of the subject is not only diluted, but also compromised.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Cybersecurity efforts could also be compromised.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The investigation faced major hurdles early on, as fire and water damage compromised much of the physical evidence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The roster of forgettable, failed, crooked, and compromised New York City mayors is a long one, and yet, even in that unproud tradition, Adams will stand out for some time.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
When your adductors can’t adequately support your pelvis, this entire system becomes compromised, leading to compensations that can create lower back tension and reduced movement efficiency.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
For example, if the servers used to host firmware updates are compromised, attackers can replace the original images with malicious ones.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Fulfillment shouldn’t be compromised.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In Golden’s incessant reliance on mostly postmodernist strategies of production, the complex reality of the subject is not only diluted, but also compromised.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Cybersecurity efforts could also be compromised.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The investigation faced major hurdles early on, as fire and water damage compromised much of the physical evidence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The roster of forgettable, failed, crooked, and compromised New York City mayors is a long one, and yet, even in that unproud tradition, Adams will stand out for some time.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
When your adductors can’t adequately support your pelvis, this entire system becomes compromised, leading to compensations that can create lower back tension and reduced movement efficiency.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
For example, if the servers used to host firmware updates are compromised, attackers can replace the original images with malicious ones.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Fulfillment shouldn’t be compromised.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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Trump expected Pence to go along with his post-election efforts to retain the White House, which endangered Pence and many members of Congress in the process.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The country has more than 6,000 native species, 432 of which are considered endangered.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel was benched for three nights by ABC after Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, threatened to punish the network over comments the host made in a monologue.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since then, dozens of tariffs have been threatened, implemented, delayed and changed, ushering in an environment of economic uncertainty for business owners who are unsure of what to expect next.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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To many climate advocates, focusing too much on measures to prepare society for the physical costs of climate change risked distracting from efforts to cut emissions.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mass shooting and fire could have been deadlier if not for the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others, Danic said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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When Odegaard came off injured in the first half against Leeds and then Nottingham Forest, Arteta opted to replace him with Ethan Nwaneri, who impressed in both games.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Previous shutdowns also jeopardized small business loans, rural home-buyer loans, and aid for farmers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their emergency request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), filed September 29, argues that the administration has exceeded its legal authority and jeopardized both state sovereignty and public safety.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers are weakened without starting running back Chuba Hubbard.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Confidence in business conditions and job availability has weakened sharply, raising concerns that the spending power underpinning corporate growth could falter.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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