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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
That said, there are only so many concessions that suppliers will agree to make in the face of volatility.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a 12,500 square foot exhibit hall, two concession stands and a covered access area for cattle pens.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
But in recent months, the opposition seemed to recede a bit as Costco planners offered concessions about traffic patterns and overnight tractor trailer parking.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Many states criticized the deal, saying the federal government failed to get enough concessions from the company.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a 12,500 square foot exhibit hall, two concession stands and a covered access area for cattle pens.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
But in recent months, the opposition seemed to recede a bit as Costco planners offered concessions about traffic patterns and overnight tractor trailer parking.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Many states criticized the deal, saying the federal government failed to get enough concessions from the company.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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Trump helped negotiate a peace deal between Congo and neighboring Rwanda, seen as an indirect but key player in the conflict, while Qatar and other partners have championed similar efforts involving direct negotiations between the government and the M23.—
OPE ADETAYO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The warnings of mass surveillance, the senior Administration official familiar with the negotiations told me, were a public-relations move designed to capitalize on widespread anti-ICE sentiment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Here, though, admission is free.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mullan adds that starting early has been a genuine privilege.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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The themes of a woman overcoming adversity and the unwanted attention from men of privilege and power sadly resonate now just as much as when the novel was published in 1979 and when the drama was shown on Channel 4 in January 1985.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The assurance of being yourself and being liked, fulfilling your purpose while climbing life’s rungs, has obvious appeal in youth, before compromises and obligations start to pile too high.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some hereditary members will be converted to life peers under a last-minute compromise, extending the transition through spring 2026.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Provocative journalist and interviewer of the powerful There were those for whom art could not be disentangled from life, whose creations, often read as confessions, were intrinsically connected to their identities.—
Amisha Padnani,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Writing for the screen for the first time, Jonas transfers that internal monologue into confessions that Weisz speaks aloud; the only caveat, of course, is that what Weisz’s character tells us may not in fact be true.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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