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
The 28-year-old immediately established herself as a vocal presence in Louisville’s backline from her first start this season, and that leadership helped tighten the resolve of a team that had to figure out how to prevent last-minute concessions.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these two concessions, both Roach and Smith say their quality of life has been impacted.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump had cast doubt on attending in recent days — was reported by the Financial Times, which said the Kremlin had refused to make concessions over the war in Ukraine.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
And, while the deal has yet to be inked, Beijing may have made some true concessions on the fate of the social media app TikTok, after changing its tune on staunch opposition to a US law requiring the app’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its US business.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump was upbeat after the meeting in which both sides agreed to trade concessions.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Sampson doesn't believe money or potential concessions from Notre Dame would be a deciding factor for Freeman to leave.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Activists may also target companies that share values with them, as these organizations are more likely to make concessions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Without these two concessions, both Roach and Smith say their quality of life has been impacted.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump had cast doubt on attending in recent days — was reported by the Financial Times, which said the Kremlin had refused to make concessions over the war in Ukraine.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Some trade experts who spoke with ABC News indicated both sides had won notable concessions, though the ultimate impact may depend on whether the agreement can withstand mercurial US-China relations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
And, while the deal has yet to be inked, Beijing may have made some true concessions on the fate of the social media app TikTok, after changing its tune on staunch opposition to a US law requiring the app’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its US business.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Trump was upbeat after the meeting in which both sides agreed to trade concessions.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Sampson doesn't believe money or potential concessions from Notre Dame would be a deciding factor for Freeman to leave.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Activists may also target companies that share values with them, as these organizations are more likely to make concessions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
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The shutdown ended after bipartisan Senate negotiations resulted in small changes to the ACA.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 1981, 13,000 air traffic controllers went on strike following negotiations over pay and work schedules, but the Reagan administration fired 11,000 of them and barred them from ever working for the federal government again.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The state halted new admissions to the facility in May after inspectors determined residents were at immediate risk.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers found a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the inebriated soldiers learn when they’re granted easy entry back onto the base, Dick has special privileges.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sadly, the compromises of politics and temptations of power seem to have led him to embrace some dubious figures.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film delves into the moral compromises that accompany ambition, the fragility of human relationships under pressure and the shifting fabric of contemporary India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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From revelatory confessions to magnetic eye contact, Venus in Scorpio does not do casual, not even close.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The latter film was made based on the confessions of young people living in Latvia who openly spoke of patronizing teachers and parents, worries for the future and fears over fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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