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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
Despite an oblique issue that limited his practice reps, Darnold did not seem especially compromised in Seattle’s first two playoff games.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
What remains are memories and photographs—both of which can be quietly compromised by the presence of cell phones.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The hacking group also compromised the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil, a major supply base of rare earth mineral reserves, the cyber firm’s report said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The belief that swing voters in Texas are too racist and sexist to be compromised with implies that defeat is the only morally acceptable option.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The comedian initially thought the two cancers were linked, believing chemotherapy to treat the lymphoma compromised his immune system.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Eligible users should have received notice from 23andMe that their personal information was compromised.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
His lobby for 666 Fifth Avenue, a swoopy ceiling installation that met a waterfall along the back wall, was gradually compromised by renovations and then, in 2020, removed completely.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 Feb. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
What remains are memories and photographs—both of which can be quietly compromised by the presence of cell phones.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The hacking group also compromised the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil, a major supply base of rare earth mineral reserves, the cyber firm’s report said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, the hybrid’s inherent complexity would have added cost and compromised speed.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
The belief that swing voters in Texas are too racist and sexist to be compromised with implies that defeat is the only morally acceptable option.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
The comedian initially thought the two cancers were linked, believing chemotherapy to treat the lymphoma compromised his immune system.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Eligible users should have received notice from 23andMe that their personal information was compromised.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
His lobby for 666 Fifth Avenue, a swoopy ceiling installation that met a waterfall along the back wall, was gradually compromised by renovations and then, in 2020, removed completely.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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Another iconic but endangered Northwest species, a population of killer whales, also depend on the salmon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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This could have been a disaster that would have resulted in a cloud of debris that could have endangered other satellites for months.—
David Szondy
February 07,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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No American servicemembers were harmed, and no equipment was damaged during the incident, the statement continued.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other studies have found a link between strokes that damaged the right uncinate fasciculus with loss of empathy, suggesting this tract somehow regulates emotions that affect moral conduct.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump earlier had threatened military action if Iran carried out mass executions of prisoners or killed peaceful demonstrators during a crackdown on protests that began in late December.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Nanos' last election was marred by controversy.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, Machado seems to have regrouped following the elbow surgery that marred the end of his 2023 season and slowed him to start 2024.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mass layoffs have dramatically reduced the department’s staffing, which critics say has jeopardized school funding and weakened civil rights enforcement.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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After that, the river’s flow past the dams could eventually be jeopardized.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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No one was reported injured by the Wednesday night blaze at the Lehigh Valley Hospital campus in Dickson City, which drew all available emergency medical services within a 50-mile radius, fire officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers were injured, autonomous vehicles were set on fire and stores were looted.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Since then, even with IOC president Kirsty Coventry essentially dismissing the Epstein revelations about Wasserman, among some influential Angelenos a private consensus was taking shape that the exec had to leave before his scandals risked overwhelmed the 2028 Games themselves.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged litigation would have required deep personal testimony and would have risked retraumatizing young people who had already endured more than any child should.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bass, who was politically weakened by her performance during the fire and its aftermath, was already facing more than two dozen challengers looking to oust her in the June 2 primary — the vast majority little known to the public and not expected to pose any threat.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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New York — US stocks dropped Thursday, continuing a recent patch of volatility, as Wall Street grappled with persistent nerves about artificial intelligence and economic data showed the labor market weakened over the past two months.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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