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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
Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei is seen as even less compromising than his late father.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, an East Bay Substack published a 2024 letter to Bonta alleging that Andy Duong had a compromising video of Bonta for potential use as blackmail.
—Sophia Bollag, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Nov. 2025
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Enjoy easy-release, mess-free cooking without compromising on health.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Syncing works across platforms, including Linux, and file sharing stays simple without compromising encryption.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, empowering hiring managers with clear guidelines and decision-making authority can speed up the process without compromising accountability.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
But more can be done to reduce the burden without compromising consumer safety.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
But Gumbs was uninterested in compromising on his goal of playing against the best.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Everett Police Department declined to allow USA TODAY to interview anyone involved in the case, citing concerns about compromising the upcoming trial.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Khamenei is close to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and is widely seen as even less compromising than his father.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
The younger Khamenei is seen as even less compromising than his late father.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, an East Bay Substack published a 2024 letter to Bonta alleging that Andy Duong had a compromising video of Bonta for potential use as blackmail.
—Sophia Bollag, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Nov. 2025
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Days after returning from the NFL annual meeting in Phoenix on March 31, Vrabel was contacted by the New York Post seeking comment on the fact the paper was in possession of seemingly compromising photos of the coach and Russini, who worked for The Athletic at the time as an NFL reporter.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Enjoy easy-release, mess-free cooking without compromising on health.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Syncing works across platforms, including Linux, and file sharing stays simple without compromising encryption.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, empowering hiring managers with clear guidelines and decision-making authority can speed up the process without compromising accountability.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
But more can be done to reduce the burden without compromising consumer safety.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
But Gumbs was uninterested in compromising on his goal of playing against the best.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Everett Police Department declined to allow USA TODAY to interview anyone involved in the case, citing concerns about compromising the upcoming trial.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
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Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.—
Ashitha Shivaprasad,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of higher interest rates as a result of the war could boost government bonds among investors, at the expense of non-yielding precious metals, market strategists told CNBC recently.—
Joseph Wilkins,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Robinson was charged and pleaded no contest to felony endangering the welfare of children in March 2023.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wind gusts reached up to 110 mph, damaging homes throughout the city as the storm moved northeast.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Days of severe storms to come The shift in the weather pattern that sparked Thursday night’s storms will keep the threat level elevated for damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes in the central US into early next week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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New and current producers can also find resources on the DCC website, which helps navigate applying for a license, remaining compliant, understanding cannabis labor laws and more.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Closures may impact some handicapped parking spaces, but staff will designate an equal number of temporary ADA-compliant spaces for use, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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In southeast Georgia, the fast-moving Brantley County fire was threatening more homes Wednesday after destroying 47 a day earlier, according to Joey Cason, the county manager.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ancient lava fields can be seen as dark lunar maria marring the silvery lunar surface, which themselves are threaded with bright streaks of reflective debris strewn across the surface by violent asteroid strikes.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The demoralizing graffiti marring the main entrance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 360 Lenox Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Trump is the most corrupt and scandal-plagued president since Nixon; indeed, his fiascoes eclipse Nixon’s, but many of them remain mostly or somewhat hidden, thanks in part to a much more acquiescent Republican Congress than the one Nixon had.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump and his top aides have been inconsistent in their messaging on their goals for the war, vacillating between calls for regime change and far shorter ambitions, such as an Islamic Republic that remains in power under leadership more acquiescent to the United States.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, the state was knowingly risking the health and safety of its own officials.—
Lauren Cassidy,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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