- present participle of compromise.
compromising
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On Monday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 250 people so far and compromising hundreds of buildings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Now it’s about creating an income and tax strategy that allows you to enjoy those assets without compromising your long-term security.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
United States in 1929 that where Congress prescribes the exclusive method for compromising tax liability, informal settlements by officials, however senior, do not bind the United States.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
L&G’s ability to grow volumes without compromising on returns remains a key question, as well as the source of its raised guidance for its management actions unit, Cohen says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Lizard houses, as previously noted, were as much like terrariums as they could be without compromising privacy; they were one of the few animals who kept spare sheets of glass everywhere.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
