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 Four ethics experts told ProPublica that by accepting the premium tickets Trusty and Carr compromised the FCC’s impartiality and should not take part in any upcoming decision on the merger. ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 In 2016, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest accounts were briefly compromised by a group called OurMine Team. Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Anne Arundel County officials said Monday that Empire Towers in Glen Burnie remains structurally unsafe after unpermitted construction work compromised the building last week. Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 14 July 2026 The system is designed as a GPS backup for aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles, providing navigation even when satellite signals are unavailable or compromised. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 Some frogs may have been sleeping, weakened, injured, or otherwise compromised before being captured. Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Crews were able to reach the warehouse’s roof during their initial response but were forced to retreat when an ammonia line was compromised and a large stream of the chemical shot out, Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore told reporters. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 But to play two knockout matches without conceding even a sniff of a chance is hugely impressive — especially considering Deschamps hasn’t compromised on his unusually daring approach of using four proper attackers. Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Crews initially launched an interior attack in the building where a bulk of the fire was but had to pull out when its structural integrity became compromised, fire officials said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
Verb
  • Native to Sumatra, Indonesia, these plants are endangered in the wild and only bloom for 24 to 48 hours every few years.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Prosecutors contend the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law.
    Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
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  • Residential buildings were badly damaged in the assault, leaving people trapped in multi-story apartment blocks and an entire family that was killed pulled from the rubble, while cars were seen burning on city streets.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • An Illinois man who allegedly threatened to shoot Chiefs players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce at a 2024 concert at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium has entered a diversion program, court documents show.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
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  • In an address from the White House tonight, the president sought to reveal proof for his baseless assertions of a 2020 vote marred by fraud.
    Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • Cars have destroyed one-third of the roughly 70 planters the city installed back in 2020 and marred the survivors with chips, scratches and dents.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • But that promise of debt relief for borrowers at some nonprofits was jeopardized prior to these two rulings.
    Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Two insurgent right-wing politicians in Europe, both under financial scrutiny that has jeopardized their political prospects, launched career-deciding election bids Tuesday.
    Joshua Yang, Washington Post, 7 July 2026
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  • More than 300 people have been injured and 35 others killed in recent US strikes against Iran, the country’s Health Ministry said Wednesday.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The team said that forward Mouhamed Gueye injured his left foot in an offseason workout last Wednesday.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • For years, writers with much to lose have risked their reputations and livelihoods in opposition to that work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Glaringly, though, xAI does not indicate that Harwood received any warnings that his account risked penalties.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Some frogs may have been sleeping, weakened, injured, or otherwise compromised before being captured.
    Jay Kakade July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • Most people who are exposed to Legionella bacteria don’t get sick at all, but vulnerable groups can include people who are over 50, who vape or smoke, or who have weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions like diabetes or lung disease.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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