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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3
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
But the Kremlin has so far not offered concessions on its central demands that Ukraine should cede territory and give up on joining NATO.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 July 2025
The lack of a viewfinder is one concession to size.
—Kimberley Lane, Space.com, 4 July 2025
The stadium has new bleachers, press box, concession stands, scoreboard, all-weather track and grass field.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
At nearly every major juncture, Trump worked to close the deal, winning members over and wearing them down, often without making concessions or altering his strategy.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 July 2025
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 4 July 2025
The lack of a viewfinder is one concession to size.
—Kimberley Lane, Space.com, 4 July 2025
The stadium has new bleachers, press box, concession stands, scoreboard, all-weather track and grass field.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
At nearly every major juncture, Trump worked to close the deal, winning members over and wearing them down, often without making concessions or altering his strategy.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for concession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
Noun
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The two sides would also begin negotiations on a lasting ceasefire.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners despite lengthy negotiations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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But the company was forced to retreat a year later following the admission that its earnings had been fabricated.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The event will feature festival food, cold drinks, kids’ activities, live music and a fireworks show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and admission is free.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The new rule — a privilege that TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry members already enjoy — does not mean passengers won't at times be pulled for additional screening, where they will still be required to take off their shoes for security, Noem said.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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O'Connor declined to answer questions during a deposition scheduled for Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government, asserting physician-patient privilege as well as his right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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In an extraordinarily rapid succession of events, Evers and Republican lawmakers unveiled a compromise budget deal on Tuesday, the Senate passed it Wednesday night and just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, the Assembly passed it.—
SCOTT BAUER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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No show pushed my buttons more than Sam Esmail’s thriller about the moral compromises and systemic injustices of our times.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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The feed surfaces chats containing legal dilemmas, therapy discussions, and deeply personal confessions, often linked to real accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s her initial reaction to his big confession there?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
28 June 2025
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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