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comp

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of comp
Noun
During the quarter, fragrance was once again its strongest category, delivering high-teen comp growth and increasing from 11 percent to 12 percent of total revenue. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Labor interests, in particular, worried that a private Pinnacol would end up raising rates and leaving high-risk industries, such as construction, unable to afford workers’ comp insurance. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Verb
In the United States, comps were up 0.4% in February, up 2% in March, and down 0.8% in April. Zev Fima, CNBC, 19 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for comp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
  • Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • And so the crowd applauded Robinson, even as he was awarded a flagrant foul, for his aggression.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is also awarding animator Floyd Norman, who has worked for Disney for more than 60 years, and director Ridley Scott.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Two van-loads, four carloads and a whole team of volunteers transported the hefty amount of donations.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
  • All but $100,000 of the donations went to the California Fire Foundation — a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to firefighters and fire victims — and came from companies like Apple, PayPal, Paramount Studios and DoorDash.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • For managers unable to afford Vinicius Jr, Raphinha offers a slightly cheaper route into one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacks.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Yet the current system leaves parents struggling to afford care, providers struggling to stay afloat and workers struggling to remain in the profession.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.
    Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • However, the after-effects of the fire — smoke damage in staff areas, and the sprinkler system needing to be reset — rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people or animals.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The Basel presentation will be followed by a solo exhibition at the gallery’s Paris Turenne location in September.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2026
  • The unique presentation features a boston bottle holding 4 freezer martinis buried in chalic filled with ice.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Eyewitnesses said none of the soldiers present helped provide medical attention.
    Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 June 2026

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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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