as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
eventually we reached a compromise on the number of hours per week that would be devoted to piano practice
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay
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Recent Examples of compromise
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
For most of my life, shopping for jeans was a game of compromise.
—Larry Stansbury, Vogue, 24 May 2025
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Fraudsters might promise fake promotions through phishing emails, for example, or use sensitive information that may have been compromised.
—CBS News, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The members of this group have each introduced different versions of stock ban legislation at some point and are now using their weekly meetings to make one bill as a compromise of each of their separate bills.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
For most of my life, shopping for jeans was a game of compromise.
—Larry Stansbury, Vogue, 24 May 2025
Verb
Whether used for rental income, extended family, guests, or a private work-from-home space, this legal unit adds flexibility and value without compromising the single-family feel.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Fraudsters might promise fake promotions through phishing emails, for example, or use sensitive information that may have been compromised.
—CBS News, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for compromise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromise
Noun
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These tactics are designed to lead the victim straight onto a negotiation footing where the attacker has the upper hand.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Car prices are not unilaterally set by automakers, but through negotiations between car dealers and car buyers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The fire began on the third floor, severely damaging the entire level, while water damage affected the floors below.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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In addition to direct contact, Toxoplasma may also damage sperm because the infection promotes chronic inflammation.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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His family has been threatened and harassed, and former colleagues lost their government jobs because of their connection with him, according to the letter.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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That’s a major concern as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, throwing a spotlight on America’s dependence on critical drug supplies from abroad.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Federal officials said one immigration agent was injured when a rock shattered his vehicle’s windshield, and the U.S. Marshals Service reported arrests for obstructing operations, according to the Times.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Officials said 15 people between the ages of 25 and 88 were injured with burns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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During this time, property owners were deprived of the use of their property and risked potential damages or depreciation in property value.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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On Wednesday, two days before the forum’s opening, the US aimed a shock double punch targeting software exports to Chinese tech companies and study visas granted to Chinese students, risking a fragile trade war truce between Washington and Beijing.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, relatively decent growth fueled by Putin's record military spending has been marred by inflation and a worker shortage impacted by those fleeing the draft and troop losses in Ukraine as experts warn of longer terms problems for the economy.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Albania, which has started full membership negotiations with the European Union, has been plagued in its post-communist era with corruption that has marred its democratic, economic and social development.—
Llazar Semini,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Returning to Afghanistan will jeopardize my daughter’s education.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Closing the lab could jeopardize the country’s leadership role in global climate science.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Compromise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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