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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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as in yielding
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Recent Examples of compromising
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at Siddiqsons Limited, said high-performance stretch stories also remain central, with Lycra Dual Comfort and stretch canvas providing flexibility without compromising authentic rigid looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, schools can provide appropriate accommodations when needed, ensuring all students are treated with respect without compromising the rights and comfort of others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
And not just the ship, but a ship that would accommodate the needs of filming without compromising the authenticity or feel.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s a difference between compromising and settling.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
With up to 79 percent of runners experiencing injuries each year, the findings could inform not only stroller design but also coaching strategies for parents who want to stay active without compromising safety.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
And compromising a ferocious defense in front of crowd of 61,155.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Smartly priced and packed with innovative ingredients, Korean eye creams deliver visible results without compromising comfort.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The new dual-cation chemistry bridges that gap, allowing sodium ions to deliver higher capacity without compromising on environmental benefits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at Siddiqsons Limited, said high-performance stretch stories also remain central, with Lycra Dual Comfort and stretch canvas providing flexibility without compromising authentic rigid looks.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
At the same time, schools can provide appropriate accommodations when needed, ensuring all students are treated with respect without compromising the rights and comfort of others.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
And not just the ship, but a ship that would accommodate the needs of filming without compromising the authenticity or feel.
—Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s a difference between compromising and settling.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
With up to 79 percent of runners experiencing injuries each year, the findings could inform not only stroller design but also coaching strategies for parents who want to stay active without compromising safety.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
And compromising a ferocious defense in front of crowd of 61,155.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Smartly priced and packed with innovative ingredients, Korean eye creams deliver visible results without compromising comfort.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
Verb
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As reported by Breaking Defense, NORTHCOM ran hundreds of real-world drone attack scenarios to test different detection and defeat systems to see what works best without endangering civilian airspace.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Threats from people Additional human pressures are also endangering these unique areas.—
Jessica Beaudette,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That damaging psychic weight of insecurity and self-blame seeps into our society and politics, where polls show a stubborn and longtime trend of declining faith in a better future.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Several police officers reported that rioters were forcibly removing and damaging their equipment.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gold also gains appeal when interest rates fall, as lower yields reduce the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Yields on savings accounts and bonds decline, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was abducted from the Nova festival after risking his life to help others escape the attack.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the premiere episode Woodruff travels to El Mirador, a former thriving Mayan city now hidden by a near-impenetrable rainforest, to witness the park rangers who are risking their lives to save the rainforest at large and their heritage.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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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The existing administration building will be extended to accomodate for the education center, archival storage, ADA-compliant bathrooms and a catering kitchen for events like weddings.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Trump reportedly has been aiming to use the higher tariffs he’s enacted on non-compliant Mexican and Canadian goods to sway USMCA negotiations.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The state can fairly easily police the requirement that Max be installed on new phones by threatening phone companies that don’t comply or even jailing their executives.—
Justin Sherman,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There were more than 17,000 crashes involving deer in Wisconsin in 2024, killing nine people and injuring 707, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Police are searching for a 24-year-old man who allegedly fired into a restaurant, injuring two teenagers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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