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as in endangering
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaging
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 compromising
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
These ultra-warm and puffy ankle boots are extra flexible and can be easily folded or squished down in a suitcase without compromising their structural integrity.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
This change will improve manufacturing efficiency, increase performance and simplify maintenance, reportedly without compromising safety margins.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, those failures are not only compromising prison safety and conditions, but also undermining national efforts to reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The challenge before us is determining how to responsibly reduce costs without compromising the integrity of our educational program, the maintenance of our facilities, or the morale and well-being of our staff.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The architectural restoration by Rubio Arquitectura has preserved the original structure and protected historic elements, adapting the building to new uses without compromising its character.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Fewer overlays and cosmetic additions enable Nortiv 8 to reduce costs without compromising performance, Neil explained.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Baron Cohen’s portrayal of Borat, a fictional journalist from the former Soviet state, plays into stereotypes held by Westerners about the central Asian country while satirizing the United States, where Borat tries to trick politicians and others into compromising themselves.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Plus, the soothing licorice root extract helps calm everything down, making this an ideal pick for anyone who wants to combat discoloration without compromising hydration.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
These ultra-warm and puffy ankle boots are extra flexible and can be easily folded or squished down in a suitcase without compromising their structural integrity.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
This change will improve manufacturing efficiency, increase performance and simplify maintenance, reportedly without compromising safety margins.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, those failures are not only compromising prison safety and conditions, but also undermining national efforts to reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The challenge before us is determining how to responsibly reduce costs without compromising the integrity of our educational program, the maintenance of our facilities, or the morale and well-being of our staff.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The architectural restoration by Rubio Arquitectura has preserved the original structure and protected historic elements, adapting the building to new uses without compromising its character.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Fewer overlays and cosmetic additions enable Nortiv 8 to reduce costs without compromising performance, Neil explained.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Baron Cohen’s portrayal of Borat, a fictional journalist from the former Soviet state, plays into stereotypes held by Westerners about the central Asian country while satirizing the United States, where Borat tries to trick politicians and others into compromising themselves.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
Adjective
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The warrior is both strong and yielding, capable of decisive action and deliberate restraint.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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When interest rates rise, the cost of holding non-yielding assets such as Bitcoin increases.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Opponents worry about breaking existing environmental protections for the region, and endangering the treaty altogether.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Falling into a frozen pond or pool can result in life-endangering hypothermia.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sudden cold could be damaging to lawns due to the warm weather; most should regrow.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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But toward the end of the afternoon session, the Frenchman spun on the damp track and hit the wall, damaging his car.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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OpenAI has simultaneously launched OpenAI for Healthcare, a HIPAA-compliant enterprise suite that includes ChatGPT for Healthcare and is already being adopted at major health systems such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCSF Health and others.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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About 94% of the population, or the passengers that transit through a TSA checkpoint today, have a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or an acceptable form of ID, like a passport.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trump has also escalated economic pressure on allies, threatening Canada with 100% tariffs over its business dealings with China and hitting Europe with new tariffs before backing down amid resistance to his territorial ambitions in Greenland.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this month, Powell said the Justice Department served the Fed grand jury subpoenas threatening a criminal indictment over Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last year.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the right rises, Trump puts enemies on notice The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela extends its broader crusade to assemble a column of allied — or at least acquiescent — governments in Latin America, sailing with the political winds blowing in much of the region.—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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With This is Gavin Newsom, the California governor is obviously working to position himself as some sort of aisle-bridging but Trump-antagonizing candidate, an acquiescent project that involves booking Steve Bannon one week and Ezra Klein the next.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2025
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Skylark by Paula McLain Set across two eras in Paris, Skylark follows Alouette Voland, a young woman unjustly imprisoned in the Salpêtrière asylum in 1664, and Kristof Larson, a medical resident in 1939 risking everything to protect his Jewish neighbors during the Nazi occupation.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Democrats in recent days have demanded changes to immigration enforcement, risking a shutdown in the process.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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