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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
But the organization found that the chicks' quality of life in human care would also have been significantly compromised.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The tanking has already compromised the league this season.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Investigations following a Russian drone strike in 2025 indicate that the NSC’s specialized confinement functions are now compromised.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
If an account is ever compromised, that data can act as a blueprint of your life, not just a camera feed.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
If approved, the motion would also direct the city’s Information Technology Agency to report on how the system was compromised, what vulnerability or vendor issues contributed to the breach, and what corrective actions will be taken to strengthen security and prevent future hacks.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The tanking has already compromised the league this season.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Investigations following a Russian drone strike in 2025 indicate that the NSC’s specialized confinement functions are now compromised.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
If an account is ever compromised, that data can act as a blueprint of your life, not just a camera feed.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
If approved, the motion would also direct the city’s Information Technology Agency to report on how the system was compromised, what vulnerability or vendor issues contributed to the breach, and what corrective actions will be taken to strengthen security and prevent future hacks.
—City News Service, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
An independent investigation later confirmed that his phone had been compromised by Pegasus spyware in 2020.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, per Fox 4, with less than 600 still in the wild.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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While not endangered, American woodcocks have experienced a population decline in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wielding an axe, the 26-year-old Englewood resident damaged the hoods and windows of a dozen cars parked in the lot, causing more than $75,000 in damage, prosecutors said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is the 24th Cygnus spacecraft built, but 23rd to launch after the NG-22 mission was canceled when its spacecraft was damaged.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell denied it and threatened to take legal action against the woman.—
Nancy Cordes,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump also publicly threatened a lawsuit after denying involvement in creating the lewd drawing when interviewed by the story’s reporters.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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But her career has been marred by high-profile incidents — including being photographed in 2007 with a freshly shaven head hitting a car with an umbrella.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sunday’s vote was marred by delays in distributing electoral materials in several districts of Lima, forcing authorities to extend voting into Monday.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mining has fueled tensions within communities, where residents depend on fishing and tourism, both of which could be jeopardized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In turn, many homeowners are opting into the FAIR Plan rather than turning to it as a last resort, contributing to a rapid expansion that officials warn has jeopardized its ability to pay claims.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, two people were injured in the crash.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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DeSimone’s law firm has represented at least 15 people who were allegedly injured by federal or local agents during protests since last June, including a guitar player whose finger was shattered and a 79-year-old car wash owner who was slammed to the ground and experienced a brain bleed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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If this trend continues, by trading away his upcoming first-rounders, Pagliocca risked pulling the Sky out of contention for either Watkins or Strong.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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For decades, hundreds of people like Coffey risked so much to convert dangerous or run-down places — such as Val’s and SIR — into spaces where people could forge new friendships, find love and companionship, and build community.—
Julio Capó,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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With the war in Iraq raging, the 84-year-old pope, weakened by Parkinson’s disease and less than a year from his death, condemned the war in Iraq with Bush sitting right next to him.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah, though weakened in its last war with Israel that ended in November 2024, still fires drones, rockets and artillery daily into northern Israel and on ground troops inside Lebanon.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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