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as in endangered
to place in danger
officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security
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as in damaged
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 compromised
Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, the effectiveness of bullpen relief pitchers will be compromised because their arms will more likely get worn out.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
If your personal information has already been compromised, freezing your credit can be a vital step to stop thieves from exploiting your identity further.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
But when educators are expected to juggle roles as counselors, security guards, and paramedics, all while meeting rigid testing mandates, teaching and learning is severely compromised.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The notices did not specify the amount of data compromised in the attack.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
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The Kirtland's snake, a small reptile with a red belly, is considered endangered in Indiana.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Withdrawals of water by the massive pumps that feed the systems have contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta and San Francisco Bay, where threatened and endangered fish species include steelhead trout, two types of Chinook salmon, longfin smelt, Delta smelt and green sturgeon.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is precisely what Patel has threatened to do by calling for retribution against political enemies.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ground stop, ahead of the busy Christmas travel, had threatened the holiday plans of thousands.Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two people were injured in a crash in Watertown on Monday.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article One person was killed and five people were injured Monday in an explosion on a boat at the Lauderdale Marina near the popular 15th Street Fisheries restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Nissan in particular has struggled recently, especially in the key American market, where sales have weakened.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although most cases of salmonellosis are mild, young children, the elderly and people who have weakened immune systems are vulnerable to infections that could potentially be fatal.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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And the man who broke the back of the Southern filibuster that crippled the Senate and by extension the US for nearly a century.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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The economy lies in ruins—a shadow of its prewar self, crippled by years of catastrophic conflict, entrenched corruption, and punishing international sanctions.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Expand the definition of rape to include circumstances when the offender knew that the other person's judgment was impaired because of drugs for medical treatment.Max Filby, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kenneth Stewart, 64, was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while ability impaired, Newsday reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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