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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
Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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Louisiana’s black bears were considered endangered until 2016, when numbers grew large enough to remove them from the endangered species list, the state says.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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While not globally endangered, some local populations, including in Israel, are vulnerable due to habitat loss.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Of the 24 species of scrub mints known today, over half are listed as threatened or endangered at either the state or federal level.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Each year, the group releases a list of the state’s most endangered historic places, often historic buildings threatened with demolition.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.—
Patrick McGeehan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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His vengeance included turning Michigan State in for NCAA violations, leading to probation that crippled the program until the late 1970s.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the city litigated and revised the environmental impact report, two devastating storms in December 2023 and February 2024 — the same series that crippled San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier — substantially damaged the wharf.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Eventually this chokes air from the soil and restricts water movement, hurting the overall health of your lawn.—
Kate Puhala,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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The standoff threatens to dramatically disrupt trade between the world's two largest economies and hurt both economies.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Its name reflects the fact that throughout the group’s history, the majority of members were vision impaired.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The medical team warned him there was a possibility Andre would never be able to walk again, and his vision could be impaired.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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