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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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
But Sankey, on the verge of his 12th year as the SEC commissioner, makes no apologies and does not seem on the verge of any concessions on account of the league’s depth of quality teams and talent.
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Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
The stadium operates under a revenue-sharing agreement in which the Rose Bowl takes a percentage of ticket sales, concessions and parking.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Then, as now, revenue came from ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise, concessions, sponsorships, parking — and yes, ticket sales.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
To fill in all the dates, NASCAR has to make some concessions and hope for the best.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Carr has also used merger reviews to impose requirements related to DEI and news coverage, since large companies are willing to make concessions in exchange for transaction approvals.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
With peace talks stalled and the two countries locked in their maritime standoff, neither side has shown great urgency to make concessions for a peace agreement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump faces the choice of escalating the conflict, making major concessions to strike a deal, or continuing a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
The stadium operates under a revenue-sharing agreement in which the Rose Bowl takes a percentage of ticket sales, concessions and parking.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Then, as now, revenue came from ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise, concessions, sponsorships, parking — and yes, ticket sales.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
To fill in all the dates, NASCAR has to make some concessions and hope for the best.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The public opposition to Moscow’s demands on territorial concessions have not budged either, with a majority of Ukrainians continuing to categorically reject territorial concessions.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Carr has also used merger reviews to impose requirements related to DEI and news coverage, since large companies are willing to make concessions in exchange for transaction approvals.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
With peace talks stalled and the two countries locked in their maritime standoff, neither side has shown great urgency to make concessions for a peace agreement.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump faces the choice of escalating the conflict, making major concessions to strike a deal, or continuing a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal wrote.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
Noun
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Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Worrell first started working in admissions and then became a student.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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In January, the DOJ sought to join a lawsuit accusing the UCLA Medical School of engaging in racial discrimination in its admissions process.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Her mom pays her for her work in cash, privileges and Ugg boots.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The indictment notes that gang members were provided preferential treatment such as relaxed visitation policies and the use of Sony PlayStations, big screen TVs and cellphones, but investigators had not connected the privileges to González-Colón or her campaign.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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His final moments reflect on life’s compromises, finding serenity in literature’s enduring presence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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But for some drivers, those who choose to spend their spare time enjoying track days at places like the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel Mountains, even cars like the razor-sharp GT3 RS make too many compromises for the road.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Noun
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She’s made the ear into which Salieri pours his late-life confessions, and in an even later episode is visited by Alexander Pushkin (Jack Farthing), the Russian writer, who wants to write a play based on the Mozart-Salieri legend.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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She’s made the ear into which Salieri pours his late-life confessions, and in an even later episode is visited by Alexander Pushkin (Jack Farthing), the Russian writer, who wants to write a play based on the Mozart-Salieri legend.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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