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
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Cost-cutting tradeoffs To reach the aggressive price, Apple made several compromises.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The sport utility vehicle used to involve a long list of compromises that made it, for decades, a small segment in new car sales, barely even a niche.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Leaders cited concerns that compromises did not go far enough, that deals were not firmly defined or guaranteed and that voters should choose the outcome.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
During this run, Shawn is even doing performances of The Fever, his 1990 one-person play about the ugly compromises that undergird American life, on Sunday and Monday evenings when Moth Days is dark.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether legislative compromises can be reached on either of those remains unclear.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of vinyl, aluminum, and wood windows, as well as a couple of compromises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, the series explores a crime that shatters a decades-long friendship between three women, delving into guilt, retribution, love, betrayal and life-altering compromises.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Moreover, such rapid decay of institutions compromises, to varying degrees, all those who find themselves within them.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That compromises them on the defensive glass and allows bigger defenders to crowd Davidson down the stretch.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Any behavior that compromises the safety of our customers or the integrity of our operations is not tolerated.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The report also highlights the rise of personal wallet compromises.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Sixteen turnovers may feel like something that can be cleaned up, but the Thunder’s pressure defense compromises decision making.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
Noun
From luxury and affordability to utility and adventure, each addresses a different buyer need without asking for major compromises.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Cost-cutting tradeoffs To reach the aggressive price, Apple made several compromises.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The sport utility vehicle used to involve a long list of compromises that made it, for decades, a small segment in new car sales, barely even a niche.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Leaders cited concerns that compromises did not go far enough, that deals were not firmly defined or guaranteed and that voters should choose the outcome.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
During this run, Shawn is even doing performances of The Fever, his 1990 one-person play about the ugly compromises that undergird American life, on Sunday and Monday evenings when Moth Days is dark.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether legislative compromises can be reached on either of those remains unclear.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are the pros and cons of vinyl, aluminum, and wood windows, as well as a couple of compromises.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, the series explores a crime that shatters a decades-long friendship between three women, delving into guilt, retribution, love, betrayal and life-altering compromises.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
This is the players telling the world that Schoen’s presence and performance drag the team down and compromises their ability to win.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Moreover, such rapid decay of institutions compromises, to varying degrees, all those who find themselves within them.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
That compromises them on the defensive glass and allows bigger defenders to crowd Davidson down the stretch.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Runaway replication can grow into cancer, while overzealous culling — as can happen in asthma — compromises the integrity of tissues.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Any behavior that compromises the safety of our customers or the integrity of our operations is not tolerated.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The report also highlights the rise of personal wallet compromises.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
Sixteen turnovers may feel like something that can be cleaned up, but the Thunder’s pressure defense compromises decision making.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises
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Impala Platinum has opened formal talks with Zimbabwe’s central bank and lined up meetings with both the South African and Zimbabwean governments to press for clarity on Harare’s export-earnings policy, its CEO told Semafor, escalating a commercial cash-flow dispute into bilateral negotiations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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During the negotiations for the stadium, many West End residents recalled the disappointment of Hope VI.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anything less endangers both American lives and American liberty.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The decision unnecessarily endangers people of all ages and can cause a multitude of injuries.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kemerly was diagnosed with a liver disease in 2007 that slowly damages the liver.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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For example, if a hurricane destroys a school, a courthouse and 50 miles of roads in a city, FEMA will give the local government more money than if that same hurricane damages one building.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The striking announcement threatens to upend Missouri’s election season as a roster of Republicans have already launched campaigns based on the map’s boundaries.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Don injures his hand, Blue (Hunter McVey) is forced to step into the competition for him.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bystander videos, like the ones taken of Pretti, have played a key role for decades in informing the public when law enforcement kills or injures people.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Corps first proposed the Cape Fear expansion in 2020, after a feasibility study by the state port authority and a few years after the PFAS risks in the region first made headlines.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dismal report comes at a volatile time for the economy, as the war in Iran risks reigniting inflation.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
20 Dec. 2025
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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
Verb
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New York Republicans have filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court for a stay on a state court’s redistricting decision that jeopardizes New York City‘s only GOP district.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Women should not feel that supporting other women jeopardizes their own advancement.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Compromises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromises. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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