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compromises 1 of 2

noun

plural of compromise

as in negotiations

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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compromises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compromise

as in endangers

to place in danger officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security

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as in damages

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 compromises

Noun

That signal could help security teams identify compromises with greater confidence. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 After receiving an initial instruction through Telegram, the AI-powered agent could identify targets, conduct reconnaissance, select exploits and attempt compromises with remarkably little additional human involvement. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Many of them would likely have been better served by fictional films inspired by real-life figures, rather than being a slave to real-life events and the compromises involved with acquiring life rights. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, to maintain programming for Millennium Stage, quiet compromises have been made. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Unsurprisingly then, there have to be some compromises inside, and these are most noticeable in the snug living room. — Adam Williams july 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026 But the writers and directors showed themselves to be big fans of Task’s moral compromises and bleak outlook on desperate communities. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026 The biggest mystery is whether the Heat will make the compromises needed to accommodate James, his family and his team. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The Senate, Electoral College and other compromises enabled the few to overrule the many in ways that still cripple national action. — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Verb

Other compromises the Founders made—such as protecting slavery—have long since fallen by the wayside. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 If a cell ever compromises, the liquid acts as an immediate internal fire extinguisher. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Staining a fence in unsuitable weather conditions compromises the finish by affecting the drying time. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 In traditional cybersecurity, a breach compromises data, leading to financial or reputational fallout. — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The question now is what compromises the Party is prepared to make. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026 Red Wing Shoes Founded over a century ago in Red Wing, Minnesota, Red Wing Shoes remains a go-to destination — still family-owned and operating inside the same town — for heavy-duty footwear that never compromises on true craftsmanship. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 Essentially, a dull mower blade compromises the health and appearance of your grass. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromises

Noun

Tielemans called Emery out of respect to his manager before beginning negotiations with United.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Although no official statements have been made, frenetic speculations about TWICE leader Jihyo and members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung earlier this year prompted JYP to issue statements that contract negotiations were still ongoing.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of negotiations

Verb

But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of endangers

Verb

The study also found that 28% of all meetings have long-lasting negative effects, and nearly half of the workforce (47%) actively damages coworker relationships by venting about their frustration after the fact.

— Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
So gadusol is this natural compound that some fish make, especially in their eggs, to protect themselves from that same ultraviolet light that damages our skin.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

Verb

The heist goes wrong when one sister injures her back and ends up trapped on the second floor, setting off an increasingly frantic bid to get out before the homeowner comes home.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Early on in the clip, Jake Johnson’s former tennis star Dusty Boyd trips over the net and injures his wrist in a bad way.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Definition of injures

Verb

In Congo’s Ituri province, infection control worker Wiza Bondele risks his life daily battling the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, despite months of unpaid wages.

— Prosper Heri Ngorora, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
The trigger is a loss-of-control scenario, which the bill defines as a system taking actions its developer did not intend, at a scale that risks catastrophic harm.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of risks

Verb

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Jacob Whitehead Homophobic chant mars Mexico’s win Before the World Cup, the Mexican football federation launched a campaign that featured the heroes of the country’s 1986 World Cup side.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of mars

Verb

Each move jeopardizes America’s ability to build and sustain the public service workforce our communities depend on.

— Verna L. Williams, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
But sources inside the State Department now claim, according to Reuters, that a brewing feud at the United Nations jeopardizes that appointment.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

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