COMP Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

comp 1 of 2

noun

ˈkämp

Definition of comp

as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return this hotel offers its guests more comps, including a free bottle of champagne, than most in its class

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comp

2 of 2

verb

as in to award

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Recent Examples of comp

Noun

Analysts are seeing higher-than-planned promotional activity, which could weigh on comp sales and gross margin. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 July 2026 But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Verb

Other potential comps Wheeler mentioned were Nikita Kucherov and Artemi Panarin for McKenna and Henrik Zetterberg for Stenberg, although none of those three were playing in the NHL in their draft-plus-one season. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 6 May 2026 By category, fresh food comps increased low double digits in the quarter, while non-food comps sales increased high single digits. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comp

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp

Noun

The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

The station itself belongs to the region's transit district, which in 2012 awarded the redevelopment to the Union Station Alliance, a group formed in 2001 whose managing partners were McWhinney and hotelier Walter Isenberg.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
In 2021, he was awarded the Academy Museum’s honorary Vantage Award, and following the screenings in Berlin, the festival handed Gerima its honorary Berlinale Camera award for career achievement.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

Lê Shackelford said the revenue generated at the store goes back to the vendors or helps fund the nonprofit’s efforts, which could not rely solely on grants and donations.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Partners relied on federal, state, county and city funding and grants and sought private donations in an effort spearheaded by First 5 Solano.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of donation

Verb

As with its predecessor, the new act is designed to expand access to federal financing tools to help condominium owners and associations afford essential structural repairs and special assessments.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Instead of asking an influencer to guess what a brand can afford, a brand can share its budget range up front.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of afford

Noun

One of the big reasons for this gap between our present and our future is that the consequences of health aren't immediate.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society.

— Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Definition of present

Verb

And that Grayson discouraged his fellow deputy from rendering aid.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Countless vigilantes have taken to the roadways armed with trash bags, spray paint, laser pointers, and power drills to render the surveillance poles useless, resulting in arrests and investigations by police.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Definition of render

Noun

The hearing will also feature presentations from representatives of insurance companies.

— Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
The best part of the competition is taking a deep dive into a specific topic, Wadkins said, and also listening to the other students’ presentations to learn more about a specific time or person in history.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of presentation

Verb

Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Ahead of Tuesday’s practice, head coach Jeff Hafley eased concerns surrounding Jackson, describing the injury as day-to-day while noting the absence provides an opportunity to evaluate the team’s depth along the offensive line.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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