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
Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Private safari concessions limit vehicle numbers, creating a quieter and more immersive wildlife experience.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Trump contrasted his approach with that of former President Joe Biden, criticizing the use of prisoner exchanges involving financial concessions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Of course, packing two days of qualifying comes with some concessions.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The tournament also offers sit-down dining opportunities, including specific food and beverage options for Club PGA, PGA Hospitality and 1896 Experience spectators, who will also have access to the market concessions.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Private safari concessions limit vehicle numbers, creating a quieter and more immersive wildlife experience.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Trump contrasted his approach with that of former President Joe Biden, criticizing the use of prisoner exchanges involving financial concessions.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
Of course, packing two days of qualifying comes with some concessions.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The looks have been enhanced with chunky 19-inch alloy wheels (that still make some concessions to drag reduction), honeycomb intake grilles, classic GTI details like the red stripe and badges, and a roof spoiler.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The tournament also offers sit-down dining opportunities, including specific food and beverage options for Club PGA, PGA Hospitality and 1896 Experience spectators, who will also have access to the market concessions.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on X that LIRR service remains suspended as negotiations continue, and the city is preparing for travel disruptions.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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With no deal, workers went on strike just after midnight Saturday and no new negotiations are currently scheduled.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school — the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month.—
Dave Collins,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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But, the administration has used such thinking against medical schools to claim that race-neutral admissions policies are creating discriminatory outcomes, which creates a bind for medical schools.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
15 May 2026
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Angelboy and TwinkleStar03 from the DEVCORE Research Team used an Improper Access Control bug to escalate privileges on Microsoft Windows 11 and were rewarded with a $30,000 bounty.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Legal trouble, fines and losing driving privileges.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Regenvanu also makes clear that Vanuatu will not withdraw its UN resolution, despite pressure and despite painful compromises in the text.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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One false move can expose your personal data to the world, leaving you open to identity fraud, blackmail, bank compromises and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Still, don’t expect too many direct confessions.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Investigators chased thousands of leads and several false confessions before the four men, who were teenagers when the girls were killed, were arrested in late 1999.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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