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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
Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Hemenway’s work is accessible to the beginner without compromising detail and nuance.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The apartment was then cleaned by crime scene cleaners, compromising it, per D'Andrea.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Such mistakes will be analysed, but much more telling are the circumstances that saw a young defender thrust into such a compromising position in the first place.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The yogurt shop had been set on fire, compromising forensic evidence.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Lando Norris also brushed against the wall, compromising his fast run in Q3.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The production leaned on local support and logistical stability, helping ground its 1970s political intrigue in convincing regional textures without compromising scale.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Broncos can’t put their defense in that many compromising situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The line is composed almost entirely of rich neutral hues of navy, gray, and cream with occasional pops of color that add interest without compromising elegance.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Hemenway’s work is accessible to the beginner without compromising detail and nuance.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The apartment was then cleaned by crime scene cleaners, compromising it, per D'Andrea.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Such mistakes will be analysed, but much more telling are the circumstances that saw a young defender thrust into such a compromising position in the first place.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The yogurt shop had been set on fire, compromising forensic evidence.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Lando Norris also brushed against the wall, compromising his fast run in Q3.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The production leaned on local support and logistical stability, helping ground its 1970s political intrigue in convincing regional textures without compromising scale.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromising
Verb
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The three accused, who police only identified by first names and initials of their last names, were charged with membership in a foreign terrorist organization and preparing an act of violence endangering the state.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The crowding of emergency rooms on hot days strains the state's economy and medical system while endangering residents who may need the attention of limited providers for other hospital care.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Lifting them out of the ground requires some gentleness to avoid damaging them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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Always dilute apple cider vinegar with water and drink through a straw to avoid damaging tooth enamel and irritating the esophagus.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
2 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
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Additionally, submitting the list only weeks before the fiscal year ends, lawmakers must choose between accepting the plan and risking undermining Congress’s decisions on federal spending, or fighting and risking the money disappearing when the deadline passes, the paper added.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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During the flight, temperatures outside an airplane can drop dramatically, with stowaways risking frostbite and even hypothermia.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some exceptions are expected to be included in the rule concerning avoiding conflict with appraisal requirements or other state laws,, including if the award was made without authority, is not compliant with the appraisal provision, or if fraud, accident, or a material mistake was involved.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Evers administration must continue to be rated as substantially compliant in the monitor reports in order to persuade Peterson to drop the consent decree.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through the Department of Government Efficiency and other efforts, his administration has worked to reduce the federal workforce, and last week began threatening that a shutdown could be used as a mechanism for firing more workers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The decision comes one day after the ACLU of North Carolina penned a letter to UNC threatening legal action if Dixon was not reinstated, pointing to allegations of Dixon's Constitutional rights being violated by the university.—
Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Family Dollar store in the 3700 block of Broadway Boulevard partially collapsed July 27, killing one man and injuring others.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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This season, Lewis didn’t even make it to the opener, injuring his right hamstring late in spring training.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Compromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromising. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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