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
Cohen argued Trump has effectively won in getting a number of law firms to offer it concessions even though the administration had a weak case in court.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 June 2025
The White House can point to some concessions and promises of foreign investment obtained since the tariffs were announced.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The celebration At the celebration, which lasted until 8 p.m., there were photo opportunities with the Walter Cup, a live DJ, concessions, interactive games and merchandise sales.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
Beijing suspended the restrictions for 90 days as part of the temporary concessions struck with the White House.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 June 2025
The White House can point to some concessions and promises of foreign investment obtained since the tariffs were announced.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
The celebration At the celebration, which lasted until 8 p.m., there were photo opportunities with the Walter Cup, a live DJ, concessions, interactive games and merchandise sales.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
Beijing suspended the restrictions for 90 days as part of the temporary concessions struck with the White House.
—John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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These tactics are designed to lead the victim straight onto a negotiation footing where the attacker has the upper hand.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Comcast has been issuing a monthly $8.85 credit to partially offset that fee during the ongoing negotiations with CHSN.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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For Minogue, the admission to the club follows on from her four recent performances at the venue as part of her global Tension Tour – bringing her final tally to 24.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Those who bike the six-mile trip to Big Bay State Park will be rewarded with free admission and a mile and a half of soft sand.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
6 June 2025
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But here the focus is on a Black family grappling both with the burdens and privileges of a father’s unique legacy and the difficulty of adapting to changing times and new frontiers of political struggle.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Calling the pressure of ending the 18-game losing streak a privilege, López led the Twins to a 3-1 victory in the wild-card opener against Toronto and followed it with a dominant seven innings in Houston for a second-round win.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Best Sleeper Sofa Pottery Barn Shasta Reversible Chaise Sleeper Sectional Specs Hosting guests in a small space requires some compromise, but any consummate host knows that good hospitality doesn’t come in the form of a saggy air mattress.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Eventually, a compromise was struck and the England international will now move with immediate effect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The ones who lather themselves up over causes (see Selena Gomez’s tearful direct-to-camera confession about Trump’s deportation policies, which went viral earlier this year) to signal their virtues, and often emptily or at least confused.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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Bigg’s candid confession shared how deep his addiction had taken hold.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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