as in negotiations
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
eventually we reached a compromise on the number of hours per week that would be devoted to piano practice
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as in endangers
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damages
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 compromises
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Since it was formed in 1987, Hamas has tethered itself to a hard-line Islamist ideology that does not allow fundamental compromises on issues such as recognition of Israel and the development of Palestine as a secular state.
—Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2025
Rather than picking this unwinnable fight, Democrats should agree to a stopgap funding bill, then do the hard work of negotiating compromises and winning elections.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Bethke is quick to point out that Trailseeker and Uncharted are not designed to be compromises for Subaru customers.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The motives and power plays behind the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert were muddied, buried in backroom and boardroom deals and compromises, allowing CBS to insist that the show’s conclusion was not about Colbert’s anti-Trump views, but financial concerns.
—Jason Bailey, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
But there are certainly compromises to be made.
—Loz Blain
september 20, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Pixels are flying from shelves as users embrace the AI generation, still oblivious to most of the privacy compromises implied in over-sharing with AI assistants operating in corporate data centers.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But similar to the port-less phone idea, the compromises of a transparent phone would have outweighed the benefits.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But the broader debate—the question of when, exactly, the pursuit of athletic achievement compromises the bulk of the achievement itself—has begun to reverberate far beyond the mountains.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Resting longer than one minute compromises the metabolic stress of training.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The author compromises our trust in his appeal — likely unconsciously — by his blaming only one side.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Improving one factor often compromises another.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Though security loopholes at crypto exchanges are sometimes exploited by criminals, personal wallet compromises account for a growing proportion of theft within the industry.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Whether Altman backtracks or compromises further is the next question.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Since it was formed in 1987, Hamas has tethered itself to a hard-line Islamist ideology that does not allow fundamental compromises on issues such as recognition of Israel and the development of Palestine as a secular state.
—Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2025
Rather than picking this unwinnable fight, Democrats should agree to a stopgap funding bill, then do the hard work of negotiating compromises and winning elections.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Bethke is quick to point out that Trailseeker and Uncharted are not designed to be compromises for Subaru customers.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The motives and power plays behind the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert were muddied, buried in backroom and boardroom deals and compromises, allowing CBS to insist that the show’s conclusion was not about Colbert’s anti-Trump views, but financial concerns.
—Jason Bailey, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
But there are certainly compromises to be made.
—Loz Blain
september 20, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Pixels are flying from shelves as users embrace the AI generation, still oblivious to most of the privacy compromises implied in over-sharing with AI assistants operating in corporate data centers.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But similar to the port-less phone idea, the compromises of a transparent phone would have outweighed the benefits.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
His condition compromises his warrior mentality and his free-agent market will suffer.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
But the broader debate—the question of when, exactly, the pursuit of athletic achievement compromises the bulk of the achievement itself—has begun to reverberate far beyond the mountains.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Resting longer than one minute compromises the metabolic stress of training.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The author compromises our trust in his appeal — likely unconsciously — by his blaming only one side.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Improving one factor often compromises another.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Though security loopholes at crypto exchanges are sometimes exploited by criminals, personal wallet compromises account for a growing proportion of theft within the industry.
—Julie Goldenberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises
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The investment bank’s projections did come with a caveat, as the administration’s negotiations with foreign trade partners are perpetually in flux.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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While the volume of dollars in play remains murky, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said the new pact includes an element of exclusivity.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) emphasized that pointing lasers at aircraft endangers both pilots and people on the ground and is prohibited under state and federal law.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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That the nation’s president used his platform to promote theories that have been thoroughly debunked across hundreds of studies endangers all children.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What damages mushroom populations?—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Once labeled a neurolathyrogen, a compound that damages nerves, DABA doesn't waste time.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump again threatens to send Tomahawks to Ukraine The long-range missiles would allow Kyiv to conduct deep, long-range strikes into Russia.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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After The Hunt follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Derek gravely injures his hand.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gafford injures ankle The Mavericks are likely to be without one of their major frontcourt pieces this preseason.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing fancy, nothing that risks wilting in the crisper.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Russian economy risks over-heating.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In my view, the shift away from public-good scholarship to monetizable content and services shaped by external industry partners jeopardizes the academic freedom and intellectual stewardship that once anchored the mission of higher education.—
Chris Wegemer,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown continues, Dylan said his team could be forced to cancel their first game in the single-elimination district tournament next week, which jeopardizes his chances of playing on the all-district team and being recruited to play soccer in college.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Compromises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromises. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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