comping

Definition of compingnext
present participle of comp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comping
Verb
  • This Santa Barbara County peak rises roughly 4,500 feet above sea level, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Brundage approaches these materials with an appropriately critical eye, demonstrating their consistency with other records and their value in providing deeper human insight into prisoners’ experiences.
    Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In pushing for cuts, he could be outvoted, rendering himself the functional equivalent of a potted plant.
    Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The case had gone to trial after a team of British detectives descended on the island to investigate claims that Misick and his ministers were furnishing their lavish lifestyles through corrupt deals — allegations the former premier and his co-defendants denied.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Ambrosia Chocolate, founded in 1894, was known as the largest manufacturer of pure chocolate products, furnishing the chocolate coating for much of the candy produced in Milwaukee.
    Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • By converting up to two of those players, the Heat can create multiyear contracts with only minimum initial guarantees, affording team control beyond this season.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Seven of the 10 countries where people were most concerned about affording food or shelter were in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs weighs local government backing when awarding 9% low-income housing tax credits, giving more points to projects with a resolution of support than to those with a resolution of no objection or no formal action.
    Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
  • What’s new is awarding students credit for work experience, such as computer courses or military training.
    CalMatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Comping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comping. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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