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 notice formalized a Supreme Court ruling last month that the concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Port Company (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had held for more than two decades, were unconstitutional.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
That being said, a strong push from the commercial country music industry comes with certain concessions.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The publication finalizes the legal annulment of concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had operated for nearly three decades.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized that the tariffs represent a tool to extract concessions from trading partners while generating revenue at no cost to American households.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The event will feature more than 200 vendor booths, concessions and raffles, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For weeks now, military assets have been surging to the Middle East -- a show of force unfolding alongside high-level, high-stakes diplomatic discussions aimed at reaching an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program and extract other concessions from the regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In all five of those games, Leeds have dropped points with concessions in the 88th minute or later.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
When business owners were reluctant, PUSH used boycotts and prayer vigils to achieve hiring concessions.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
That being said, a strong push from the commercial country music industry comes with certain concessions.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The publication finalizes the legal annulment of concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had operated for nearly three decades.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized that the tariffs represent a tool to extract concessions from trading partners while generating revenue at no cost to American households.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The event will feature more than 200 vendor booths, concessions and raffles, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For weeks now, military assets have been surging to the Middle East -- a show of force unfolding alongside high-level, high-stakes diplomatic discussions aimed at reaching an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program and extract other concessions from the regime.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In all five of those games, Leeds have dropped points with concessions in the 88th minute or later.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
When business owners were reluctant, PUSH used boycotts and prayer vigils to achieve hiring concessions.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
Noun
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House Speaker Matt Ritter, a Hartford Democrat who will be a key player in the final budget negotiations in early May, spoke favorably after Lamont unveiled the plan.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Conflict initially began in 1969, with negotiations beginning in the early 1980s.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Northwestern agreed in November 2025 to review its international admissions policies and to terminate an agreement reached with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to restore its federal funding.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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While Andrew was stripped of all of his royal titles and privileges by his brother King Charles in October 2025, Beatrice and Eugenie retain their princess titles and Her Royal Highness stylings.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 4153 and Senate Bill 1538 would each require minors to meet eighth grade literacy standards and require Service Oklahoma to withdraw driving privileges if the child drops out of school.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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During this run, Shawn is even doing performances of The Fever, his 1990 one-person play about the ugly compromises that undergird American life, on Sunday and Monday evenings when Moth Days is dark.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whether legislative compromises can be reached on either of those remains unclear.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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After chasing thousands of leads and pursuing several false confessions, investigators arrested the four men in 1999.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Investigators chased thousands of leads and several false confessions before the four men were arrested in late 1999.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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