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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verb

as in to award

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Recent Examples of comp

Noun

The namesake banner remains a work in progress, but five consecutive quarters of comp growth show Macy’s is building momentum beyond the strength of Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Expect a return to positive Popeyes same store comps in the back half without putting a number on it. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 Sep. 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

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Noun

Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

Hosted by comedian and disability advocate Tina Friml, the Darcys awarded Geri Jewell with the Legacy Award and Vincent Rutley with the Christopher Reeve Emerging Talent Award.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions Friday, after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay, a former judge at the ICC and other international courts.

— MATTHEW LEE, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The Treasury Department moved last week to automatically enroll tens of millions of children and greenlight donations of individual stocks as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touts the accounts ahead of midterms.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Ballot measures are not subject to caps on campaign donations.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of donation

Verb

Demand, however, for multifamily will grow along with interest rates, simply because fewer people will be able to afford to buy a home.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Judge was not afforded the same opportunity, left off the rosters for the wild-card series and ALDS because of his calf injury.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of afford

Noun

Jack leaves to deliver presents while Sally tries to rescue Santa on her own, becoming Oogie’s prisoner herself.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
Remember, the holidays are approaching, and a scented candle makes a lovely present for just about any discerning coworker, the cousin who’s just moved, or your votive-loving mother-in-law.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of present

Verb

Two decades ago, Nvidia was largely known for manufacturing the GPUs that allowed computers to render 3D graphics on videogames.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Cress agreed with Sacramento County prosecutors, who argued Kaur did not get out of her sport utility vehicle to check on the unconscious Lopez after striking his motorcycle or attempt to render aid.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of render

Noun

Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
The commission’s vote followed a presentation and discussion of an annexation feasibililty study by The Corradino Group of Miami.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of presentation

Verb

InToto, a creative arts forum, provides programming for people experiencing economic hardship, and at his African Village in America, an ongoing art installation, Joe Minter brings the living memory of the Black experience into central focus.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Evenson said the Missouri Department of Transportation had no issue with the bike race using the bridge, as long as the contractor provides permission.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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