1
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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2
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
Beyond the big projects, the grant also funded improvements including fresh landscaping, new sound-delay speakers, stage painting, as well facelifts to all the exterior concessions and merch stands, as well as the restrooms.
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Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Griffin’s concession to Democratic Justice Allison Riggs came two days after a judge appointed by Republican President Donald Trump rejected Griffin’s legal challenges to the election.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Griffin’s concession to incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) came after a ruling from a federal judge for the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify Riggs as the winner.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 7 May 2025
The report adds to concerns that Putin will refuse to make concessions and stick to maximalist objectives, which also include prohibiting Kyiv from joining NATO.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Griffin’s concession to Democratic Justice Allison Riggs came two days after a judge appointed by Republican President Donald Trump rejected Griffin’s legal challenges to the election.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Griffin’s concession to incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs (D) came after a ruling from a federal judge for the North Carolina State Board of Elections to certify Riggs as the winner.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 7 May 2025
The report adds to concerns that Putin will refuse to make concessions and stick to maximalist objectives, which also include prohibiting Kyiv from joining NATO.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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Plane negotiations: Trump in talks to accept luxury jet from Qatar's royal family The Qatari plane stretches 18 feet 4 inches longer than Air Force One, can carry more weight and fly slightly faster and farther.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The bill would also raise the SALT cap to $30,000 from the current $10,000 cap for anyone making under $400,000 a year, but Lawler and other New York Republicans are demanding the cap be raised even higher, seeking negotiations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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How to get into Epic Universe early Guests staying at any of Universal Orlando's 11 hotels get up to an hour of early admission at select parks.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Pestana Buendia legally entered the country on June 29, 2021, and failed to comply with the terms of his admission.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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President Abraham Lincoln controversially suspended writ privilege nationally early in the Civil War, but Congress subsequently enacted a law permitting suspension in March 1863.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Apply principles of least privilege for specific assets and user roles.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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With Chrome attackers looking to bypass 2FA protections, and compromise passwords, proactive defensive measures are a must.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That's true in Minnesota, where the proposal to strip the state's health insurance coverage for adults in the country without authorization emerged as part of a compromise budget framework.—
Laura Fitzgerald,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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In the following months, Fred confessed – then recanted his confession – to several of the murders at different moments in the investigation.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Augustine’s work was one of ‘apologetics’ in the proper sense of the word – a defence of Christian virtue and a public confession of Christian faith as the basis for the true society: for the good, for justice, and true lasting peace.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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