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
Often, his resistance took subtler forms — delays, reversals, partial concessions, and conditions.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Both sides made concessions heading into this offseason to avoid the same fate.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Diamond Room project is the first collaboration between Finest Collective, the Padres’ hospitality and events division, and Patina Group, the fine dining/hospitality arm of Delaware North, which oversees concessions at Petco Park.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Ongoing debates over port concessions and terminal control underscore that both Washington and Beijing view the canal itself and canal-adjacent assets as strategic, not merely commercial in nature.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The site also includes a Frozen Tap Ice Bar, warm beverages and sweet treat concessions.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Limited sanctions relief followed when the Maduro administration began making democratic and electoral concessions.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Landlord efforts to dangle concessions in front of prospective tenants have helped to shove effective rents lower due to the aggressive stances of property owners that hunger for leasing deals.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Both sides made concessions heading into this offseason to avoid the same fate.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Diamond Room project is the first collaboration between Finest Collective, the Padres’ hospitality and events division, and Patina Group, the fine dining/hospitality arm of Delaware North, which oversees concessions at Petco Park.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Ongoing debates over port concessions and terminal control underscore that both Washington and Beijing view the canal itself and canal-adjacent assets as strategic, not merely commercial in nature.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
After making such concessions, the bill finally squeaked through.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
The site also includes a Frozen Tap Ice Bar, warm beverages and sweet treat concessions.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Limited sanctions relief followed when the Maduro administration began making democratic and electoral concessions.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Landlord efforts to dangle concessions in front of prospective tenants have helped to shove effective rents lower due to the aggressive stances of property owners that hunger for leasing deals.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
Noun
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The negotiations are similar to those previously carried out with companies including Chevron, PDVSA said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although the two were mostly in favor of improving revenue-sharing for the teams in over two-plus years of bitter negotiations, the discovery process showed their growing frustration with NASCAR's board of directors over its refusal to make the charters permanent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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People convicted of crimes now enter the state prison at level 2 and must wait at least eight months to move to level 4, which allows for the most privileges.—
Ashlynd Baecht,
The Frontier,
6 Jan. 2026
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In October, King Charles stripped his younger brother Prince Andrew of all royal titles and privileges, leaving him a commoner known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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After its failure, Wiener looked for compromises and championed other bills aimed at increasing housing supply.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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European leaders coordinated joint responses, insisting any deal respect Kyiv’s red lines, while the administration stressed pragmatic compromises to secure lasting peace.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Expect surprise texts, bold confessions and chemistry that feels mentally addictive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Test your knowledge of fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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