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
The measure’s main backer is the SEIU United Health Workers West, whose president, Dave Regan, has a long track record of using ballot measures as a cudgel to win concessions from labor adversaries.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The company made some concessions in terms of features, IO and quality, leveraged some older, previous-generation silicon, and built a more affordable MacBook.
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Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Iowa State will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Monday.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
The original Tinley rink floor, handmade in tongue and groove style, remains, along with the layout of concessions, games and a party area.
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Among the concessions Iran made were not enriching bomb-grade uranium for 15 years, dismantling two-thirds of its centrifuges, giving up 98% of its uranium stockpile and allowing United Nations inspectors to monitor its adherence to the deal's terms.
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Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Even unsuccessful efforts to break away from a private utility can put pressure on utility officials to come to the negotiating table and improve service, offer lower rates or agree to other concessions, Schryver said.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The talks reached a stalemate after months of diplomacy, with concessions of Ukrainian territory to Russia remaining a sticking point.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
An extra few thousand dollars from move-in concessions is a sizable cushion for American families that are being squeezed on other expenses, such as power bills and gasoline.
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Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The company made some concessions in terms of features, IO and quality, leveraged some older, previous-generation silicon, and built a more affordable MacBook.
—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Iowa State will add alcohol sales to its concessions for football and basketball games, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced Monday.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
The original Tinley rink floor, handmade in tongue and groove style, remains, along with the layout of concessions, games and a party area.
—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Among the concessions Iran made were not enriching bomb-grade uranium for 15 years, dismantling two-thirds of its centrifuges, giving up 98% of its uranium stockpile and allowing United Nations inspectors to monitor its adherence to the deal's terms.
—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Even unsuccessful efforts to break away from a private utility can put pressure on utility officials to come to the negotiating table and improve service, offer lower rates or agree to other concessions, Schryver said.
—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
The talks reached a stalemate after months of diplomacy, with concessions of Ukrainian territory to Russia remaining a sticking point.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
An extra few thousand dollars from move-in concessions is a sizable cushion for American families that are being squeezed on other expenses, such as power bills and gasoline.
—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
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The recent military action tested an initial agreement that was supposed to halt hostilities during 60 days of negotiations.
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Milei named Adorni as Cabinet chief last year, giving him huge influence over negotiations with governors and other stakeholders in Congress.
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The complaint focuses not only on admissions, but also on campus facilities.
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The elite college admissions process has become a trial that harms our children.
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Being a World Cup host nation comes with certain privileges, and home-field advantage is certainly the most important of them.
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The ability to pursue scientific discovery, develop new surgical techniques and work alongside brilliant colleagues to save and improve lives is one of the greatest privileges imaginable.
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At $799 during Kingbull's 2026 Anniversary Sale, the Ranger occupies a price category where riders often expect compromises.
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Madden says these documents are emblematic of the compromises that formed the American Revolution.
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Sitting around a table in the soundstage where the pilot for I Love Lucy was filmed, the six of them tailored the roles to the actors and infused the script with arguments, embarrassments, and confessions from their own relationships.
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The newspapers drew from publicly available records, such as arrests, lawsuits and confessions.
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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