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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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as in yielding
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Recent Examples of compromising
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
This comes from a tight satin weave that leaves a shiny look without compromising a smooth hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Mock says the ingredients in these (nearly) do-it-all formulas might prove too harsh, compromising the sealant and damaging or discoloring the stone beneath.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Trying to fit all four into the starting XI without compromising midfield balance or defensive stability is simply too complex.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Richard Mille changed the game to push watches as far into the future as possible by not compromising on production techniques and material usage.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
And appeasement could lead to accusations from other member states that multilateral institutions are compromising their principles.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Unit construction costs are estimated at $277,000, arriving at rents 40% below comparable market apartments, proving that pre-construction design work married with the right product with the right site can deliver lower cost without compromising investor yield.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Lovevook Laptop Tote Bag Looking stylish for work doesn’t have to mean compromising on function.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
This comes from a tight satin weave that leaves a shiny look without compromising a smooth hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Mock says the ingredients in these (nearly) do-it-all formulas might prove too harsh, compromising the sealant and damaging or discoloring the stone beneath.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Trying to fit all four into the starting XI without compromising midfield balance or defensive stability is simply too complex.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
For example, Netflix uses it to deliver seamless streaming to millions, scaling efficiently without compromising speed.
—Jyothish R, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Richard Mille changed the game to push watches as far into the future as possible by not compromising on production techniques and material usage.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
And appeasement could lead to accusations from other member states that multilateral institutions are compromising their principles.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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Stephanie Householder was charged with 22 felonies, including abuse or neglect of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Smith was charged with four counts of assault for scaring and endangering the villagers, troopers did not say he was involved in his mother’s death.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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China has rejected the accusation and accused the Philippines of damaging the coral reef ecosystem in the waterway instead.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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To get a much clearer look at its fine details and avoid damaging the specimen, the research team used highly powerful synchrotron CT scans from facilities in France and the UK.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yields on savings accounts and bonds decline, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a non-yielding asset, gold typically performs well in a falling interest-rate environment.—
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CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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The report comes after analysts — and some Fed officials — for months have debated whether the central bank has waited too long to cut rates, risking a slowdown.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The proposal, called the Food Eligibility for Education and Development (FEED) Act and introduced by Republican Senator Jon Husted of Ohio, would let young adults in career and technical education (CTE) programs work part time without risking their benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Workplace innovation in the AI era will belong to those who are curious, not just those who are compliant.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The state sued Huntington Beach in March 2023, alleging that the city violated state law by refusing to submit a compliant housing element and creating zoning to support more housing construction.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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At trial Dever accused Jackson of threatening to indict her for perjury.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colorado Springs club shooting A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in November 2022 in Colorado Springs shortly before midnight and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before patrons confronted and stopped him, police said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The suspect was indicted by a federal grand jury in July and is also accused of shooting and injuring another state lawmaker and his wife earlier the same day.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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