1
as in negotiations
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 admissions
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 privileges
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concessions
To the west of the park boundaries lie a handful of private concessions, housing a few riverside lodgings.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
After consulting with its attorneys, the board conceded, accepting a settlement offer that would allow the data center to proceed with only minimal concessions from the firm.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
So concessions, often a month or more of free rent, are used to lure in renters.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
In return for these concessions, Bromley would continue to help her care for Jasper.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
While there is some visual degradation associated with XeSS, and many gamers don’t love upscaling techniques in principle, concessions should be expected in handheld gaming.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
The concessions building will be open during the event, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Petro then visited the White House in February 2026 and agreed to significant concessions on drug interdiction and cooperation against criminal networks.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
After consulting with its attorneys, the board conceded, accepting a settlement offer that would allow the data center to proceed with only minimal concessions from the firm.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
In return for the pricing concessions, Glencore immediately withdrew layoff notices, safeguarding more than 1,500 positions and thousands of other indirect jobs across the platinum belt.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
So concessions, often a month or more of free rent, are used to lure in renters.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
In return for these concessions, Bromley would continue to help her care for Jasper.
—Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
While there is some visual degradation associated with XeSS, and many gamers don’t love upscaling techniques in principle, concessions should be expected in handheld gaming.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
The concessions building will be open during the event, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Petro then visited the White House in February 2026 and agreed to significant concessions on drug interdiction and cooperation against criminal networks.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
Noun
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The initiative risks further chilling negotiations on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and paving the way for more detailed talks over Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Bureau of Reclamation officials are expected to implement a plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, its companion reservoir outside Las Vegas, later this summer since negotiations between the seven basin states have stalled.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Instead of hitting back or offering defensive replies, Hunter Biden has responded with candid admissions of his past drug use and calls for unity.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The money would be raised through an admissions tax, a new professional sports development district capturing retail, food and beverage taxes near the stadium, and a toll hike on the Indiana Toll Road.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Built around recognition that is truly personalized and with benefits that are confirmed from the moment of booking, Diamond Reserve delivers a more elevated set of privileges for Hilton’s most frequent guests.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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After someone puts themself on the exclusion list, casinos must deny them gaming privileges, the council said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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This convergence of history and modernity was one of the many delicate compromises required to bring the architect’s scheme to life.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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As chairman and then ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, Packwood was a master of cutting deals and forging compromises needed to pass tax legislation through Congress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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This could bring everything from major heart-to-hearts and confessions to family conversations that bring love and healing.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Over the years, Pod Meets World has been home to numerous confessions of previous romantic feelings for former costars, and that trend continued on the most recent episode of the Boy Meets World rewatch podcast.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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