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
The demonstrators, who waved Ukrainian flags and banners, demanded that Trump offer Putin no concessions in exchange for the Kremlin ending its war in Ukraine.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Since taking office in January, Trump has won all kinds of concessions from law firms, universities and media companies seeking U.S. approval for mergers or other business dealings.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
The Cowboys and New York Yankees launched hospitality company Legends to run concessions at their venues, and the venture now works with several hundred clients globally across every major sports league.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This may not seem radical, especially given that the buyers, and the intimate details of their finances and lives, are still revealed to the board in thick, 100-page-plus packages, but it was considered a sea change when boards finally made the concession to privacy and estate planning.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Since taking office in January, Trump has won all kinds of concessions from law firms, universities and media companies seeking U.S. approval for mergers or other business dealings.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
The Cowboys and New York Yankees launched hospitality company Legends to run concessions at their venues, and the venture now works with several hundred clients globally across every major sports league.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This may not seem radical, especially given that the buyers, and the intimate details of their finances and lives, are still revealed to the board in thick, 100-page-plus packages, but it was considered a sea change when boards finally made the concession to privacy and estate planning.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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The foot-dragging led Parker and Stone to flex their power, including by threatening legal action against Shell and RedBird Capital over allegedly manipulating negotiations with rivals to lower the price for Paramount.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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In a parallel process, the military achievements of Israel and the United States must be leveraged to launch comprehensive negotiations with Iran to stop it from acquiring nuclear weapons.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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The festival runs from 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. all three days; admission is free until 4 p.m. Friday, and until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And truthfully, the fresh content looks to be worth the price of admission.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Another best practice is to implement the principle of least privilege access.—
TK Keanini,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The noise ordinance is a compromise with businesses, as the commission had discussed lowering the decibel limit even further past 10 p.m. in July.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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But when multiple ballots failed to produce a clear frontrunner for the presidential nomination, Polk was settled upon as a compromise candidate.—
Menachem Spiegel,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Windermere police news release also says additional evidence was found, including a voicemail confession left for a loved one and a suicide note found at the Wentzell residence.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Perry had been reluctant to engage with recovery groups in the past, which are often structured around repentant confessions.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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