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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
Featuring six water slides, a hose to spray a stream of water and a 10-foot-tall bucket dumping approximately 1,000 gallons of water on nearly everyone there every 10 minutes, the Splash Zone provides relief from the heat and a concession area with drinks for hydration.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Their countries would then be free to terrorize states within their spheres, extracting concessions from the less powerful in exchange for protection.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But as my friend told me recently, these sudden concessions to longstanding requests are seen as a nakedly transparent attempt to save face.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
In Hongkou district, formerly the Japanese concession and birthplace of Chinese cinema, the team found Soy Sauce Alley,’ a maze-like neighborhood over 100 years old.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Their countries would then be free to terrorize states within their spheres, extracting concessions from the less powerful in exchange for protection.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
But as my friend told me recently, these sudden concessions to longstanding requests are seen as a nakedly transparent attempt to save face.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
In Hongkou district, formerly the Japanese concession and birthplace of Chinese cinema, the team found Soy Sauce Alley,’ a maze-like neighborhood over 100 years old.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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Nippon Steel has completed its $14.2 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, the company announced Wednesday, capping a year and half of fraught negotiations and resulting in a landmark deal for a president who originally opposed the deal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Airlines and manufacturers use air shows as an opportunity to make splashy aircraft purchase announcements following months of negotiations, some of which will be wrapped up at the event.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Jesse and Emily are quite meticulous about concessions, which are all-you-can-eat and included in the price of admission in Savannah (burgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, soda, water, popcorn).—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Customs and Border Protection and other federal immigration authorities have been accused of detaining foreign visitors and refusing them admission to the U.S., without explanation.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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And, while very few expect Wales to get out of the group, or perhaps even win a single point in the process of trying, the lack of pressure is viewed as a privilege in the camp.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Authorities on Thursday rolled back restrictions at nine California prisons where privileges had been suspended and inmate movements restricted because of a statewide surge in violence.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The compromise brings to an end San Diego’s most tumultuous budget season in at least a decade — just eight days before the new fiscal year begins July 1.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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But hunting groups say that the compromise to not hunt within 40 yards of public trails ensures safety for hikers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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Some of the posts include personal information, such as medical records, tax records, home addresses, and confessions of affairs.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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This bled into the album’s dizzying synths, cathartic confessions, and capsule-like storytelling.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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