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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
And now, while dancing is not impossible, it is compromised, limited.
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Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
An argument certainly can be made, and indeed was made to us, that American security is similarly compromised by Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
As noted, both can be used with Windows PCs that support DisplayPort over USB-C, but some features, such as control over brightness and contrast, may be compromised or disabled.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
But when the process itself feels compromised, something deeper is at risk.
—Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Some data, once interrupted, is permanently compromised.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Once a creditor secures a judgment and begins taking a cut of your wages, your ability to cover basic expenses, like rent, utilities and groceries, is immediately compromised.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
When possible, enable two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security even if a password is compromised.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Anderson’s experience illustrates, timelines can stretch well beyond initial expectations, particularly if the tissue sample has been compromised.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
An argument certainly can be made, and indeed was made to us, that American security is similarly compromised by Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
As noted, both can be used with Windows PCs that support DisplayPort over USB-C, but some features, such as control over brightness and contrast, may be compromised or disabled.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
But when the process itself feels compromised, something deeper is at risk.
—Andrea Levine O’Rourke, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Some data, once interrupted, is permanently compromised.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Once a creditor secures a judgment and begins taking a cut of your wages, your ability to cover basic expenses, like rent, utilities and groceries, is immediately compromised.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
When possible, enable two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security even if a password is compromised.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Anderson’s experience illustrates, timelines can stretch well beyond initial expectations, particularly if the tissue sample has been compromised.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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Police said the two are endangered.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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And maybe to gently remind us that moviegoing is as endangered by shifting sensibilities as are people who live in the shadow of a volcano, one whose AD 79 eruption is a civilizational marker nobody there can truly escape.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Budapest is threatening to block a $103 billion loan to Ukraine unless Kyiv reactivates the Druzhba pipeline, a piece of Soviet-era infrastructure that has been out of service since it was damaged by a Russian attack in January.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before heading onto the water, boaters should inspect all safety equipment and replace anything that’s damaged or expired.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Burgeoning national college football powers at Miami and elsewhere threatened Notre Dame’s place in the national hierarchy.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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British ministers are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran threatened ships traveling through the vital oil route.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jimmy Carter Carter's presidency was marred by domestic and foreign-policy challenges.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Asmahan Taleb, who's also displaced in Sidon, said the run-up to Eid has been marred by hardship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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UConn’s 68-62 slip-up last Saturday against Marquette jeopardized the pursuit of a top seed by Florida’s primary competition for the final one.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, their second consecutive defeat and fourth in the last five games despite a season-high 30 points from Jordan Pope has jeopardized Texas’ projected tournament berth and left it with a huge sense of urgency in the upcoming SEC Tournament in Nashville.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officers responded to the scene and fired their weapons, but no one was injured by police fire.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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After Wentz got injured, and later McCarthy got injured for a second time last season, the Vikings were forced to start undrafted rookie Max Brosmer for two games, which were both losses.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some social media users thought the integration risked overshadowing the awards.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who has defied the regime before has risked their life to do so, and – despite being at the mercy of the most ferocious military machine on the face of the planet – the regime might yet survive.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Israel significantly weakened the organization in military strikes and assassinations throughout late 2024.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Democrats in Crespo’s northwest suburban district and Benton’s southwest suburban district are voting for representatives whose ability to make a difference in the Capitol has been significantly weakened due to internal party politics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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