appeasements

noun

plural of appeasement
1
as in mitigations

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as in conciliations

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  1. decreases
  2. reconciliations
  3. concessions
Noun
  • The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The district reported decreases in the number of students who are low-income, English language learners or in temporary living situations.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of decreases
Noun
  • After an on and off relationship marked by multiple splits and reconciliations, the pair eventually filed for divorce.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Teens dealing with the emotional ping-pong of friendship falling outs and reconciliations, will find this aspect of the plot especially relatable.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reconciliations
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  • That has paid off with greater total attendance, broadcast viewing hours and social media impressions as well as booming concessions and merchandise sales.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • American officials have downplayed these setbacks, promising that the Iranian regime is just one more strike or sanction away from being forced to make concessions.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of concessions
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“Appeasements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasements. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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