compromised

Definition of compromisednext
past tense of compromise
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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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Recent Examples of compromised However, the article notes that these watermarks can be easily compromised through editing, integration into larger texts, or re-processing by other AIs. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 But the governor also has compromised with his fellow Democrats in the legislature’s majority to approve several temporary assistance programs using the special state surplus fund. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Baffled residents, who don’t know whether their data have been stolen or compromised, have been trying their best to fill in the blanks. Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 His name remained on the finished object though, leaving behind a record at once artistically compromised and oddly true to the conditions under which it was made. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 At a time when the glossy profile feels hopelessly compromised, Rachel uses her deep knowledge of musicals, fashion, and old Hollywood to put meat on the bones of fame and fortune—and Rachel loves a good yarn. Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Malware installed on a device running macOS, iOS, and Android, for instance, has no ability to defeat this isolation unless the OS itself is compromised through some sort of exotic zero-day exploit. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 So talk to me about being a celebrity profiler at a time when that subgenre of the interview seems hopelessly compromised. Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 11 Aug. 2026 Court reporters — not to be confused with journalists who cover court matters — had objected to the state Supreme Court petition, but not to oppose those whose rights were being compromised by the diminished access to official court transcripts. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
Verb
  • And to blatantly ignore any and all ideas that rock & roll might be dead, or at least endangered.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
  • There are both migratory and non-migratory populations, and the migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus) was listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List in 2022.
    Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Fayed al-Noman, the information ministry's assistant undersecretary, said the attack severely damaged port buildings and piers as well as commercial goods and food supplies.
    Duarte Dias, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The fires, which have burned over the last week, have damaged or destroyed about 920 structures.
    Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • The Broncos, who lost in the AFC championship game last season, led 24-0 at halftime and were never threatened.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Vendors said enforcement sweeps that began earlier this year have threatened their livelihoods, with authorities confiscating vending equipment and, in some cases, destroying it.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Just a week after heat and severe storms marred July Fourth celebrations, a heat dome trapped more of the country under relentless warmth and humidity.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Following a 2024 general election marred by allegations of widespread vote-rigging, the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has struggled to build momentum.
    Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Afram’s lawsuit argues that Netflix’s negligence has jeopardized the film’s exclusivity, thus harming its market value.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • By opposing the contract, the health, safety and welfare of Erie citizens is being jeopardized.
    Aaron Harber, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
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  • Authorities are searching for the driver of a van who struck a man in a wheelchair in Dania Beach and fled the scene, leaving the victim injured and his wheelchair damaged.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ten people were injured, including seven crew members, ​two Coast Guard personnel and one NRF member, according to the Coast Guard.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Curators and archaeologists risked their lives to hide and protect Syria’s cultural treasures during its civil war.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The 46-year veteran of drug development was first contacted four years ago by a high-net-worth individual with polycystic kidney disease that risked tipping over into chronic renal failure.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Burger’s appointment, therefore, was concerning to criminal defense attorneys and civil rights activists, who feared that the Warren Court’s landmark decisions would be weakened or overturned.
    Quinn Yeargain, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Business in the greater Tokyo area was almost back to normal Wednesday after a tropical storm weakened to a depression and left Japan, with transportation operating normally and power restored to most homes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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