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
Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
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Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
For many in South Florida, the possibility of compensation remains uncertain — with major questions lingering over eligibility, funding, and whether any agreement would require significant political concessions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Aliabadi did not say what victory would look like, but Iran’s military could be trying to warn against offering concessions in any possible negotiations.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
In meetings with lawmakers, White House officials have demonstrated an openness to at least some of the concessions Democrats want.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Two months later, the United States announced a twenty-eight-point peace plan proposing major territorial concessions from Ukraine, a cap on the size of its military, and a constitutional ban on its accession to NATO.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Coffee concessions reopened at the end of 2024 — but the ferry’s status as the city’s most scenic spot to crack open a beer has been on hiatus since 2019, when a contract with a then-vendor expired.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
For many in South Florida, the possibility of compensation remains uncertain — with major questions lingering over eligibility, funding, and whether any agreement would require significant political concessions.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Afghanistan joined Iran as countries singled out by the United States for detaining Americans in hopes of extracting policy concessions.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Aliabadi did not say what victory would look like, but Iran’s military could be trying to warn against offering concessions in any possible negotiations.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
In meetings with lawmakers, White House officials have demonstrated an openness to at least some of the concessions Democrats want.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Two months later, the United States announced a twenty-eight-point peace plan proposing major territorial concessions from Ukraine, a cap on the size of its military, and a constitutional ban on its accession to NATO.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Coffee concessions reopened at the end of 2024 — but the ferry’s status as the city’s most scenic spot to crack open a beer has been on hiatus since 2019, when a contract with a then-vendor expired.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
And for a 39-year–old, who worked hard to get into optimum shape and tweak his swing to make concessions for how his body was aging, that’s not a bad thing.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessions
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There have also been quieter negotiations, resulting in financial payments and prisoner releases, that have freed civilian hostages.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Switzerland has had close diplomatic ties to the United States, managing its consular interests in Iran through the Swiss mission in Tehran and providing a venue for two rounds of nuclear negotiations with Iran in February as well as for negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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It has been questioned whether the school has the will to commit resources to winning in basketball, or to the flexibility in admissions to compete in the ACC.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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This rise corresponded with a nearly equal uptick in hospitalizations linked to kratom alone, from 43 admissions in 2015 to 538 in 2025.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following his arrest, Maui Health said his medical staff privileges at Maui Memorial Medical Center have been suspended pending investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Parents and community members may be seated immediately upon completion of their criminal background checks, with full voting privileges.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This means elections typically lead to broad coalition governments with politicians forced to make immediate compromises.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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Large income, wealth, and values gaps within countries that lead to the rise of populism of the right and populism of the left and irreconcilable differences that can’t be resolved with compromises and rule of law.—
Ray Dalio,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Another attack leads to an arrest and confessions In June 2015, nearly three months after Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn were attacked, a home invasion was reported in Dublin, California, about an hour south of Vallejo.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the film, despite Leon’s fantasising imagination, the two are soon exchanging confessions.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Concessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessions. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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