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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
If the boundary between them is compromised, the church too will become coercive.
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Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But if that account gets compromised, those details become part of the damage.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
According to the government, the earthquakes damaged or otherwise compromised 38 hospitals nationwide.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Quake damage has compromised 38 hospitals nationwide, forcing medics to improvise trauma care as international rescue teams still pull survivors from rubble, including a toddler found alive after six days.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Bloomed chocolate is still safe to eat and will melt normally in cooking and baking, but when solid, the texture and appearance are noticeably compromised.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The performance allays any fears Pulisic will be compromised in the knockout rounds, though he was nutmegged by Guler in the buildup to Turkey’s game-winning goal.
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Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
As typical in many data breaches and other cyberattacks, the accounts are compromised through social engineering and spear phishing.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The vessel is supporting helicopter and tilt-rotor operations, offshore logistics and additional resource deployment while airport infrastructure remains compromised.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
But if that account gets compromised, those details become part of the damage.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
According to the government, the earthquakes damaged or otherwise compromised 38 hospitals nationwide.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Quake damage has compromised 38 hospitals nationwide, forcing medics to improvise trauma care as international rescue teams still pull survivors from rubble, including a toddler found alive after six days.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Bloomed chocolate is still safe to eat and will melt normally in cooking and baking, but when solid, the texture and appearance are noticeably compromised.
—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The performance allays any fears Pulisic will be compromised in the knockout rounds, though he was nutmegged by Guler in the buildup to Turkey’s game-winning goal.
—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
As typical in many data breaches and other cyberattacks, the accounts are compromised through social engineering and spear phishing.
—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The vessel is supporting helicopter and tilt-rotor operations, offshore logistics and additional resource deployment while airport infrastructure remains compromised.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered.
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Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles.
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Joshua Serad, of Maple Shade, stole and damaged Pride flags Monday in the business district of Haddonfield on Kings Highway, according to police.
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Flying bricks damaged the crossing’s signal arms, and the crossing was closed by Union Pacific.
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And while rain threatened, fans never got a break from the heat.
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Keeping the rescue open has been a challenge Even as wounds from the COVID era began to heal, Gordon said tariffs threatened any progress the rescue was able to make.
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Already, reports of sparse crowds have marred the Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall, the Daily Beast said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip to the United Kingdom is already marred by drama after reports circulated that the visit was canceled due to security concerns.
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At that point the widespread expectation is MLB owners will lock out the players, and if a deal isn’t reached by mid-March the start of the season could be jeopardized.
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In public statements concerning the Kentucky licensees, the national board said the waivers jeopardized the health and vision of patients and urged the Kentucky board to hold all optometrists to the same competency standards.
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In a later post on Telegram, Klitschko said Kyiv also came under ballistic missile attack, with five people injured in one of the central districts.
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The Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) later said no firefighters or residents were injured.
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The trial court risked prejudicing the jury by improperly admitting evidence about Mead Johnson’s finances, including its revenues, profits, and executive compensation, the appeals court said.
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The lawyers who signed the Declaration of Independence risked their careers and lives for legal principles.
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Yet finance, policy certainty and infrastructure weakened for the first time in more than a decade.
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Internal fractures, economic decline and public frustration have weakened the movement and opened a new chapter of uncertainty.
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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