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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Recent Examples of comp
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Ad sales fell 9% — 8% of that fallout from Super Bowl comps.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
There are early signs that recent efforts are bearing fruit, with Banana’s comp sales flat last quarter, and total sales down 3 percent.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Noun
And within the quarter, comparable store sales, or comps — which strip out the impact of store openings and calendar differences — went from down 3.3% annually in February to up 1.3% in March and up 1.8% in April.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Ad sales fell 9% — 8% of that fallout from Super Bowl comps.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Verb
These sales are now entering the comps and significantly lowering the values of homes in the surrounding area.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
There are early signs that recent efforts are bearing fruit, with Banana’s comp sales flat last quarter, and total sales down 3 percent.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
Noun
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Verb
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That meant the last Europa League qualification place for French clubs was awarded not to the cup winners, who had already qualified for the Champions League, but instead to the side who came sixth in their top flight: Lyon.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The Governor is awarding 16 new television shows (nine renewals, two pilots, four new shows, and one relocating show) through the program, which, taken together, are collectively anticipated to bring in $1.1 billion in total spending to the Golden State.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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At present, Red Bull sits fourth in the constructors’ championship and is effectively relying solely on Verstappen for its returns.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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None of these patients received the same protection from self-harm afforded other Coloradans.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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This is not a retirement paradise that everyone can afford, however.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the GoFundMe has taken off, raising more than $151,000 across 4,800 donations.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Chinese electric vehicles are becoming far more attractive, rendering Tesla's cars less appealing, particularly in global markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The government says that services rendered while a fugitive from your master are not recognized.—
Jonquilyn Hill,
Vox,
6 July 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Foster's husband's employer provides a dependent care flexible spending account for working parents.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The village’s economic incentive award program provides financial assistance to eligible new or expanding businesses in the downtown tax increment financing district.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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